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Area code 225

Where the 225 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 225 number from anywhere.

CoversBaton Rouge, LouisianaTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 225 area code is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 225 555-0123.

StateLouisiana
Main areaBaton Rouge
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingNot required
In service since09-Jun-1998

The 225 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It has been in service since 09-Jun-1998 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 225 number

From abroad+1 225 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 225 555-0123

Cities in the 225 area code

A 225 number is usually in one of these places in Louisiana — 1 county.

Baton Rouge East Baton Rouge

Other Louisiana area codes

318337457504985

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 225 area code?

The 225 area code is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 225?

Local calls within 225 may use seven digits; ten-digit dialling always works.

How do I call a 225 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 225, then the number: +1 225 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 225 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 225?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 486 unwanted calls showing a 225 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 75% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 225 at #213 of 670 area codes reported.

Other173
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends99
Medical & prescriptions71
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)70
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Louisiana, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 225 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 225 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 225:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel 137New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 87Onvoy, LLC 35Voicestream Gsm I, LLC 31Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 28Paetec Itel, LLC 21

About 22.1% of the 526 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 225 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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