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Mississippi Area Codes
All 5 area codes serving Mississippi, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Mississippi is served by 5 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Mississippi area code
Mississippi is served by 5 area codes in the Central Time zone. 2 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | The Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula | Geographic | Since 1997 |
| 471 | Northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta | Overlay | Since 2026 |
| 601 | Central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Hattiesburg and Meridian | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 662 | Northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta | Geographic | Since 1999 |
| 769 | Central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Hattiesburg and Meridian | Overlay | Since 2005 |
Area codes and dialing in Mississippi
Mississippi's 5 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Jackson, Gulfport, Tupelo — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Mississippi is 601 (Jackson), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Mississippi region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Mississippi city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Mississippi city: Jackson · Tupelo.
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Mississippi area code FAQ
How many area codes does Mississippi have?
Mississippi currently has 5 area codes: 228, 471, 601, 662, 769.
What is the main area code for Mississippi?
Mississippi has no single main code. Its original 1947 area code was 601; today the main cities are served by 601 (Jackson), 228 (Gulfport), 662 (Tupelo), 769 (Jackson), 471 (Tupelo).
Does Mississippi require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay areas you must dial all 10 digits, even for local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.