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Get a real Louisiana phone number with the area code you want, whether that's 225 in Baton Rouge, 318 in Shreveport, 337 in Lafayette, 504 in New Orleans, or 985 in Houma. Keep it separate from your personal line for selling online, dating, or work. Start in minutes.
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Why choose a Louisiana virtual phone number?
Sell without giving out your real number
List furniture or a car on a local marketplace with a 225 or 504 number and buyers see you're nearby. No need to hand your personal cell to strangers.
Dating with a local number
A 337 or 985 number tells matches in Lafayette or Houma you're actually local, not someone messaging from out of state.
Moving to Louisiana
Grab a 318 Shreveport or 225 Baton Rouge number before you move so friends, landlords, and new coworkers see a familiar local code from day one.
Keep your old number after you leave
If you're headed out of Louisiana, hang onto a 504 or 985 number so family and old contacts back home still reach you the same way.
Job hunting across the state
Applying in both Baton Rouge and Lafayette? A second number with a 225 or 337 area code lets you show up local to employers in either city.
Separate work from personal life
Give clients or customers a dedicated number, then leave it in the app when you're off the clock. Your personal line stays personal.
How to get a Louisiana phone number
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Pick your area code
Choose any Louisiana area code, or any other US or Canadian code.
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Choose your number
See available numbers instantly and pick the one you like.
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Start calling and texting
Your number works over WiFi or data for everyday calling and texting. No SIM card, no new phone plan.
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Stay in control
Mute it, set it to Do Not Disturb, or delete and replace it whenever you want.
Ghost can't be used for 911 or emergency calls, so keep your regular line for those.
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Pick the area code your contacts recognize. Every code below is in service in Louisiana today.
| Area code | Serves | |
|---|---|---|
| +1 225 | Baton Rouge | Get a 225 number |
| +1 318 | Shreveport | Get a 318 number |
| +1 337 | Lafayette | Get a 337 number |
| +1 504 | New Orleans | Get a 504 number |
| +1 985 | Houma | Get a 985 number |
Area code coverage from public numbering and census data. Sources
Louisiana virtual phone number features
Any Area Code
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Call and text from your Ghost number.Encrypted Voicemail
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Answer even when you are busy.Disposable Numbers
Delete it when you are done.Custom Contacts
Saved to your account, not one phone.Business Hours
Your number keeps your hours.Text Signature
Sign every text automatically.Email Notifications
Texts land in your inbox too.Message Previews
Decide what your lock screen shows.Every Device Rings
Phone, tablet, and browser together.Local economy
Why do business in Louisiana?
Louisiana's economy runs on energy, agriculture, and tourism, and each region carries its own local number to match.
Energy
Oil, gas, and petrochemical work anchors much of southern Louisiana, especially around Baton Rouge and the Gulf coast parishes near 225 and 985.
Agriculture
Farmland across the northern and central parts of the state, near Shreveport and the 318 area code, supports crops like soybeans, rice, and sugarcane.
Tourism and hospitality
New Orleans draws visitors year-round, and a 504 number fits right in if you're working, selling, or dating in that scene.
About Louisiana
Area codes in service
5
Population
4,597,740
Time zone
Chicago
Louisiana's phone numbers split by region: 225 covers Baton Rouge and the capital area, 318 covers Shreveport and the northwest, 337 covers Lafayette and the southwest, 504 covers New Orleans, and 985 covers Houma and the surrounding parishes.
The entire state runs on Central Time, so calls and texts between any of these area codes line up on the same clock. No timezone math needed whether you're calling from Shreveport or New Orleans.
With a population of 4,597,740, Louisiana's mix of river cities, gulf coast towns, and inland parishes means a local area code can say a lot about which part of the state you're from.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a Louisiana phone number?
You can pick a Louisiana area code and start calling and texting within minutes of downloading the app.
Can I choose which Louisiana area code I get?
Yes. Pick 225 for Baton Rouge, 318 for Shreveport, 337 for Lafayette, 504 for New Orleans, or 985 for Houma, depending on where you want to look local.
Does this replace my regular phone plan?
No. Ghost gives you a second number that runs alongside your existing phone, so your personal number stays exactly as it is.
What does Ghost cost?
Ghost Premium is $60 every 2 months and includes 5 phone numbers, unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada, your choice of area code, and the ability to delete and replace your number. Cancel anytime. No contracts.
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