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Area code 318

Where the 318 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 318 number from anywhere.

CoversAlexandria, LouisianaTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeOverlay
Quick answer

The 318 area code is in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 318 555-0123. It is an overlay, so all 10 digits are dialled.

StateLouisiana
Main areaAlexandria
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeOverlay
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1957

The 318 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Alexandria, Louisiana. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1957 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

Overlay 318 shares its region

Several area codes cover the same geographic area, so two neighbours can have different codes. Because of the overlay, you must dial all 10 digits (area code + number) even for local calls.

318457

How to dial a 318 number

From abroad+1 318 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 318 555-0123
Locally (same area)318 555-0123

Cities in the 318 area code

A 318 number is usually in one of these places in Louisiana — 5 counties.

Alexandria RapidesBossier City BossierRuston LincolnShreveport CaddoWest Monroe Ouachita

Other Louisiana area codes

225337457504985

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 318 area code?

The 318 area code is in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States (Central (CT)).

Is 318 an overlay area code?

Yes. 318 overlays the same region as 457, so callers dial all 10 digits.

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 318?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 318 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 318, then the number: +1 318 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 318 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 318?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 633 unwanted calls showing a 318 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 71% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 318 at #128 of 670 area codes reported.

Other302
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)112
Medical & prescriptions71
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends58
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 318 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 +1 318 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 318:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel 209New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 110Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 78Onvoy, LLC 55Eliska Wireless Ventures Subsidiary I, LLC 42Level 3 Communications, LLC 35

About 29.7% of the 779 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 318 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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