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228 Area Code
Area code 228 is in Mississippi, serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula. It is in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 228 area code?
228 is a Mississippi area code covering the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 228 area code
- Gulfport
- Biloxi
- Pascagoula
- Ocean Springs
- Gautier
- D'Iberville
- Long Beach
- Moss Point
- Bay St. Louis
- Pass Christian
- Waveland
Counties served by 228
Harrison County, Jackson County and Hancock County.
Dialing 228
Gulfport, MS is currently served by the single area code 228, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 228 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 228 area code
228 went into service on September 15, 1997, created when it was split from 601. It serves Gulfport and the surrounding part of Mississippi. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 228 a scam or spam risk?
228 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 228 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Gulfport, MS or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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228 area code FAQ
Where is the 228 area code?
The 228 area code is in Mississippi, covering the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula, in the South region.
What cities are in the 228 area code?
Cities in the 228 area code include Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Gautier, D'Iberville, Long Beach, Moss Point, Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian.
What time zone is 228 in?
228 is in the Central Time zone.
When did the 228 area code start?
228 went into service on September 15, 1997.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 228?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 228 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 228 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.