985 Area Code — Houma, LA
Area code 985 serves Houma and 3 other cities in Louisiana. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Louisiana
- Primary city
- Houma
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2001
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 985
The 985 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Louisiana.
- Houma
- Slidell
- Hammond
- Thibodaux
About Area Code 985
Area code 985 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2001. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Louisiana region anchored on Houma.
985 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 985 line.
Mobile numbers in 985 are portable: a person who moved away from Houma may still carry a 985 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 985 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Louisiana, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Louisiana.
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985 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 985?
Area code 985 is located in Louisiana, primarily serving Houma and surrounding cities including Slidell, Hammond, Thibodaux. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 985 area code?
985 is a Louisiana area code. It was put into service in 2001 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 985 a scam area code?
985 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Louisiana. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 985 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 985 use?
Area code 985 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Louisiana time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 985 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 985 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.