504 Area Code
Louisiana, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:43 AM
Area code 504 is in Louisiana, USA, serving New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and Gretna. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:43 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 504 |
|---|---|
| Location | Louisiana, USA |
| Major cities | New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Jefferson |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
| Dialing | 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion. |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 504?
Louisiana, USA — including New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna and Jefferson.
What time zone is area code 504?
Central Time.
How do I call a 504 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 504 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 504 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 504 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 504 … .
Is a call from 504 a scam?
Not by itself — 504 is an ordinary geographic area code in Louisiana. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.