985 Area Code
Southern Louisiana, Louisiana
Area code 985 is located in Southern Louisiana, Louisiana. It covers Metairie (part), Houma, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 985?
Area code 985 is located in Southern Louisiana, Louisiana. It covers Metairie (part), Houma, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 985
Area code 985 primarily serves the Southern Louisiana area of Louisiana. The exact coverage includes Metairie (part), Houma, and Thibodaux, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 985 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 985 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 985
Area code 985 was introduced in 2001 as a geographic area code serving Southern Louisiana, Louisiana. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.