What area code is 504?
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504 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 504
New Orleans1 community on record for 504.
Where 504 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 504 region
504 covers New Orleans in Louisiana. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
504 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
Created for all of Louisiana; 1957: split to create 318; 1998: split to create 225; 2001: split to create 985.
Who called me from 504?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 504 does not prove the caller is really in the 504 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 504 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 504?+–
504 is a telephone area code serving New Orleans in Louisiana, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 504 located?+–
It covers New Orleans in Louisiana.
What time zone is 504?+–
504 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 504 start?+–
504 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: created for all of Louisiana; 1957: split to create 318; 1998: split to create 225; 2001: split to create 985.
Is 504 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 504 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 504 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 504 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 504 number regardless of where you physically live.