225 Area CodeBaton Rouge, LA
Area code 225 covers Baton Rouge and nearby communities in Louisiana, in the Central Time (CT) zone, home to about 512,000 people across 68 cities. It overlays 364, so the same region uses both and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana (LA)
- Timezone
- Central Time (CT)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 364
Where is area code 225?
Area code 225 serves part of Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding areas. It has a single overlay (364) that serves the same area.
Overview of the 225 Area Code
What is the 225 area code?
The 225 area code serves Baton Rouge, Louisiana, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 225 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 225 created?
The 225 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Baton Rouge once the existing area code 364 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 225 Area Code
The 225 area code serves Baton Rouge and surrounding areas in Louisiana. It operates within the Central Time (CT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area code 364. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Baton Rouge
- Central
- Prairieville
- Zachary
- Shenandoah
- Gonzales
Got a call from a 225 number? It came from Baton Rouge, LA. Since 225 overlays with 364, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 225, Baton Rouge holds about 43% of the population; the rest is split across 67 smaller cities.
Baton Rouge Area Codes Overview
Baton Rouge is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 225 area code operates alongside 364. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 225 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 225 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | LA | 220,907 | 2% | 100% |
| Central | LA | 30,161 | 1% | 100% |
| Prairieville | LA | 26,895 | 0% | 100% |
| Zachary | LA | 20,370 | 1% | 100% |
| Shenandoah | LA | 18,399 | 0% | 100% |
| Gonzales | LA | 13,837 | 0% | 100% |
| Baker | LA | 12,147 | 0% | 100% |
| Gardere | LA | 10,580 | 0% | 100% |
| Merrydale | LA | 9,772 | 0% | 100% |
| Denham Springs | LA | 9,321 | 0% | 100% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 225 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 484 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 225 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 43% robocalls
- ↑ 30% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends36%174
- Other29%140
- Dropped call or no message11%53
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 225?
47% assigned to a telco
- 70% Landline
- 30% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (225)200- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (225)201- | Landline | South Central Bell Tel |
| (225)202- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (225)205- | Wireless | Sprint Spectrum |
| (225)206- | Wireless | New Cingular Wireless Pcs |
| (225)207- | Wireless | Sprint Spectrum |
| (225)208- | Landline | Level 3 Communications |
| (225)209- | Landline | South Central Bell Tel |
| (225)210- | Landline | Voicestream Gsm I |
| (225)212- | Wireless | Usa Mobility Wireless |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 225 Area Code
Who called me from a 225 number?
A 225 number is assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 225 code to look nearby, so a 225 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 484 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 225 code (43% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 225 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 225 is a normal, officially assigned code for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 225 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 484 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 225 code (43% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 225 area code?
Repeated calls from different 225 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 225 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 484 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 225 code (43% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 225 number?
If you aren't expecting a 225 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 225 area code?
Block a single 225 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 225 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 225?
Area code 225 covers Baton Rouge and the surrounding area in Louisiana, spanning 68 cities with about 512,176 residents. It shares its area with overlay code 364.
Is 225 a real area code?
Yes. 225 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 225 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 225 area code in?
The 225 area code is in the Central Time (CT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 225 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 225 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 225 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 225 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.