Mississippi · Central Time
471 Area Code
The 471 area code is a telephone area code in Mississippi, covering Tupelo and the surrounding area. It lies in the Central Time zone. Code 471 is a new relief code (activating 2026) overlaying 662.
Last updated June 5, 2026
Where is the 471 area code?
471 serves Tupelo and nearby communities in Mississippi. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Overlay codes serving Tupelo
Tupelo is served by an overlay of 2 area codes: 471, 662. Because more than one code covers the same area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes, so Tupelo numbers are no longer tied to a single prefix.
History of the 471 area code
471 is a newly planned code (activating 2026). It is being introduced as an overlay on the 662 territory to add fresh numbering capacity without changing anyone's existing number. See the newest area codes timeline for activation details.
Is 471 a scam or spam risk?
471 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 471 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is local or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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471 area code FAQ
Where is the 471 area code?
The 471 area code is in Mississippi, serving Tupelo and the surrounding area in the South region.
What time zone is 471 in?
471 is in the Central Time zone.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 471?
Yes. Because Tupelo is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 471 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 471 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.