Area Code 985
Area code 985 covers Houma and nearby cities including Laplace, Slidell in Louisiana, in the Central Time.
Area code 985 quick facts
| Location | Houma, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 2001-02-12 |
| Nearby codes | 504, 225, 228, 337, 251, 601 |
| Carrier coverage | 447 prefixes; 37% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 248 complaints across 51 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 985 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 985 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”.
Most-complained 985 numbers:
- (985) 570-1293 — 39 complaints
- (985) 291-0628 — 27 complaints
- (985) 241-3071 — 15 complaints
- (985) 239-7213 — 6 complaints
- (985) 348-0144 — 5 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 985
Houma, Laplace, Slidell
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Carriers in area code 985
Area code 985 spans 447 prefixes, about 37% wireless. Top carriers: BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL, ONVOY, LLC - LA, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, VOICESTREAM GSM I, LLC. Look up the carrier and line type for a 985 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 985?
Area code 985 covers Houma and nearby cities including Laplace, Slidell in Louisiana, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 985?
Area code 985 serves Houma, Laplace, Slidell in Louisiana.
What time zone is area code 985 in?
Area code 985 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 985 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 985 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 985 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 985 a scam?
A 985 number is geographically tied to Louisiana, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 985 a country code?
No. 985 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 985 number written for international dialing looks like +1 985 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.