Area Code 985

Houma, Louisiana · CST/CDT (UTC-6) · United States

Area Code
985
City
Houma, LA
Time Zone
CST/CDT
UTC Offset
UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST
DST
Observed
Introduced
2001

Where Is Area Code 985?

Houma, Thibodaux, Slidell, Hammond — southeastern Louisiana

Louisiana bayou country. North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

Major Cities & Neighborhoods
HoumaThibodauxSlidellHammondCovington

Time Zone for Area Code 985

Standard Time
CST (UTC-6)
Daylight Time
CDT (UTC-5)
DST 2026 Start
March 8, 2026
DST 2026 End
November 1, 2026
Country
United States
IANA Zone
America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is area code 985?

Area code 985 is located in Houma, Louisiana (United States). It covers Houma, Thibodaux, Slidell, Hammond — southeastern Louisiana.

What time zone is area code 985 in?

Area code 985 (Houma, Louisiana) is in the CST/CDT time zone. Standard time is UTC-6 and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time.

Is area code 985 a scam?

Area code 985 is a legitimate NANPA-assigned code serving Houma, Louisiana. However, scammers can spoof any area code. If you receive an unexpected call from (985), verify the caller before sharing personal information.

What time is it in area code 985 right now?

Area code 985 follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). See the live clock at whattime.city/new-orleans/ for the exact current time in Houma.

When was area code 985 introduced?

Area code 985 was introduced in 2001. Louisiana bayou country. North Shore of Lake Pontchartrain.