Question 1

What is the area code for Shreveport?

Accepted Answer

The main area code for Shreveport, Louisiana is 318. Shreveport is now served by 2 area codes in total: 318, 457.

Question 2

How many area codes does Shreveport have?

Accepted Answer

Shreveport has 2 area codes: 318, 457.

Question 3

Why does Shreveport have more than one area code?

Accepted Answer

As Shreveport used up the numbers available in its original area code (318, in service since 1957), additional "overlay" codes were added over the same area so new phone numbers could keep being assigned.

Question 4

How do you dial a Shreveport number?

Accepted Answer

Dial all 10 digits — the area code (318 or 457) followed by the 7-digit local number. From outside the U.S., dial +1, then the area code and number.

Area codes in Shreveport, Louisiana

Area codes serving Shreveport