Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Where Is Area Code 225?

Area code 225 serves Baton Rouge and the surrounding part of southeastern Louisiana. It covers the Florida Parishes region north of Lake Pontchartrain and the capital region around Baton Rouge. This is a geographic area code in Louisiana, not a toll-free code.

Major cities and communities in area code 225 include Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, New Roads, Plaquemine, St. Francisville, Walker, and Zachary. The area code also serves places in and around East Baton Rouge Parish, Livingston Parish, Ascension Parish, Iberville Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, West Feliciana Parish, East Feliciana Parish, and St. Helena Parish.

Notable landmarks and features in the 225 region include the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, the Louisiana State Capitol, and Louisiana State University. The region also includes communities near the Amite River and the rolling hills of the Florida Parishes, which differ from the flatter coastal parts of southern Louisiana.

History of Area Code 225

Area code 225 was created on August 17, 1998. It was split from area code 504, which had previously covered a much larger part of southeastern Louisiana. The split gave Baton Rouge and nearby parishes their own area code as telephone demand increased.

Area code 225 has remained a standalone area code since it was established. There has been no overlay added to 225. Its creation reflected the late-1990s growth in population, business lines, fax lines, and mobile phone use in the Baton Rouge region.

Key Facts About Area Code 225

• Area code 225 is in Louisiana, and its best-known city is Baton Rouge, the state capital.
• Area code 225 was created on August 17, 1998, in a split from area code 504.
• Area code 225 uses the Central Time Zone, including Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time.
• Area code 225 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free area code.
• Baton Rouge, Hammond, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, and Zachary are among the cities that use area code 225.
• Louisiana State University is in Baton Rouge within area code 225, and Southern University is also in the Baton Rouge area.
• The Louisiana State Capitol is located in Baton Rouge in area code 225.
• The 2020 U.S. Census counted 456,781 people in East Baton Rouge Parish, the largest parish served by area code 225, but the full population served by 225 spans multiple parishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 225 in?

Area code 225 is in Louisiana.

What major cities use area code 225?

Major cities that use area code 225 include Baton Rouge, Hammond, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Plaquemine, Zachary, New Roads, and Walker.

Is area code 225 a toll-free number?

No, area code 225 is a geographic area code for Baton Rouge and surrounding parts of Louisiana.