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Area code 985

Where the 985 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 985 number from anywhere.

CoversHouma, LouisianaTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 985 area code is in Houma, Louisiana, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 985 555-0123.

StateLouisiana
Main areaHouma
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingNot required
In service since13-Sep-2000

The 985 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Houma, Louisiana. It has been in service since 13-Sep-2000 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 985 number

From abroad+1 985 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 985 555-0123

Cities in the 985 area code

A 985 number is usually in one of these places in Louisiana — 3 counties.

Houma TerrebonneLaplace St John The BaptistSlidell Saint Tammany

Other Louisiana area codes

225318337457504

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 985 area code?

The 985 area code is in Houma, Louisiana, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 985?

Local calls within 985 may use seven digits; ten-digit dialling always works.

How do I call a 985 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 985, then the number: +1 985 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 985 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 985?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 659 unwanted calls showing a 985 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 86% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 985 at #119 of 670 area codes reported.

Dropped call or no message337
Other143
Medical & prescriptions64
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends32
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 985 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 +1 985 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 985:

Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba South Central Bell Tel 111New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 67Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 35Paetec Itel, LLC 35Onvoy, LLC 28Voicestream Gsm I, LLC 24

About 21.7% of the 471 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 985 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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