Question 1

What is the area code for New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for New Orleans, Louisiana is 504. New Orleans is now served by 2 area codes in total: 504, 985.

Question 2

How many area codes does New Orleans have?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans has 2 area codes: 504, 985.

Question 3

Why does New Orleans have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As New Orleans used up the numbers available in its original area code (504, in service since 1947), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a New Orleans number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (504 or 985) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in New Orleans, Louisiana

Area codes serving New Orleans