318 Area Code
Covers Shreveport and nearby communities in Louisiana.
(318) 555-0142Area code 318 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 318, centered on Shreveport, Louisiana
32.5251, -93.7502
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 318 coverage map — centered on Shreveport. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Calls tagged with area code 318 come from Shreveport and nearby communities in Louisiana. It reaches roughly 315,000 people across places such as Shreveport, Bossier City, Alexandria, Ruston and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (318) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Caddo, Bossier, Rapides and nearby counties. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 318 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Shreveport, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 318 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 318 spam calls.
Cities covered by 318
Cities & neighborhoods
- Shreveport
- Bossier City
- Alexandria
- Ruston
- West Monroe
Counties
- Caddo
- Bossier
- Rapides
- Lincoln
- Ouachita
Looking for the broader picture? See all Louisiana area codes.
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 318’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
318 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 318 a scam?
Area code 318 serves Shreveport and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 318 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 318 number from abroad
Every 318 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 318 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 318 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 318 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 318 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 318 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 318 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 318: frequently asked questions
Where is the 318 area code located?
The 318 area code is located in Louisiana, centered on Shreveport. It covers Caddo, Bossier, Rapides, Lincoln, Ouachita and nearby communities including Shreveport, Bossier City, Alexandria, Ruston, West Monroe.
What time zone is 318 in?
Area code 318 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Shreveport on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 318?
Cities and areas that use 318 include Shreveport, Bossier City, Alexandria, Ruston, West Monroe. Its primary city is Shreveport, LA.
Do I need to dial 1 before 318?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 318. Ten-digit dialing (the 318 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 318 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 318 is a normal geographic area code for Shreveport, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 318 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 318?
Area code 318 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.