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The 318 area code covers northern and central Louisiana, reading as Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, and Alexandria to anyone who sees it on a caller ID. You can pick 318 as your Ghost number right in the app, no matter where you happen to be. Setup takes minutes, and you're calling and texting with a local number right away.
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Why choose a 318 virtual phone number?
Look local to Shreveport-Bossier buyers
If you're selling a car or furniture online in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, a 318 number tells buyers you're nearby before they even read your listing. That local read builds trust faster than an out-of-state number ever will.
Dating in your actual area
Matches in Shreveport, Monroe, or Alexandria tend to trust a 318 number more than one from a city you've never lived in. It signals you're actually local, not passing through.
Moving to or from northern Louisiana
Relocating to Ruston or Natchitoches for a job or school? Grab a 318 number before you arrive so you can list a local contact on applications and leases from day one.
Keep the number after you leave
If you grew up in Pineville or Claiborne and move away, keeping your 318 number means old friends, family, and classmates never notice a change when they reach out.
Split work and personal life
Job hunting or freelancing across the Shreveport metro? Use a separate 318 number for job applications and client calls so your personal line stays yours.
Recognized across the region
From Bossier City to Alexandria, 318 is the number people expect from someone local. That recognition matters when you're building trust with strangers over the phone.
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Get My 318 NumberAbout the 318 area code
Area code
318
State
Louisiana
Cities served
12+
The 318 area code serves Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, and Claiborne, covering a wide stretch of northern and central Louisiana.
This code stands alone in its region, with no overlay. Anyone with a 318 number in this area has always used the same three digits, no extra codes to track.
The region runs on America/Chicago time, so calls and texts to and from 318 numbers line up with Central Time hours across Louisiana, Texas, and much of the central US.
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Local economy
Why do business in Shreveport?
The 318 region centers on Shreveport-Bossier City, with Monroe and Alexandria anchoring smaller metro economies across northern and central Louisiana.
Healthcare
Hospitals and medical centers in Shreveport and Monroe employ a large share of the regional workforce and draw patients from surrounding parishes.
Education
Universities and colleges in Shreveport, Ruston, and Natchitoches bring students and staff into the area year-round, feeding local rental and job markets.
Logistics
Highway and rail routes running through Shreveport-Bossier City make the area a distribution point for goods moving across Louisiana and into Texas and Arkansas.
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How fast can I get a 318 phone number?
You can pick a 318 number in the Ghost app and start using it in minutes. No waiting on paperwork or in-person setup.
Which cities use the 318 area code?
318 covers Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Pineville, and Claiborne.
Does 318 share numbers with a nearby overlay code?
No. This code stands alone in its region, so every 318 number belongs to that same three-digit code with no overlay to worry about.
How much 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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