Mississippi · Central Time
662 Area Code
Area code 662 is in Mississippi, serving northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 471, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 662 area code?
662 is a Mississippi area code covering northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 662 area code
- Tupelo
- Southaven
- Olive Branch
- Columbus
- Starkville
- Greenville
- Oxford
- Horn Lake
- Clarksdale
- Grenada
- Cleveland
- Corinth
- Greenwood
Counties served by 662
DeSoto County, Lee County, Lowndes County, Oktibbeha County, Washington County, Lafayette County, Alcorn County, Bolivar County, Coahoma County and Grenada County.
662 overlay codes and dialing
The 662 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 471, 662. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 662. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 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.
History of the 662 area code
662 went into service on April 19, 1999, created when it was split from 601. It serves Tupelo and the surrounding part of Mississippi, and today shares its territory with overlay code 471. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 662 a scam or spam risk?
662 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 662 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Tupelo, MS or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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See every code in Mississippi, compare codes across the South region, or view all Central Time codes. You can also browse the 6XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
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Quick answers
662 area code FAQ
Where is the 662 area code?
The 662 area code is in Mississippi, covering northern Mississippi, including the Memphis suburbs, Tupelo, Oxford and the Delta, in the South region.
What cities are in the 662 area code?
Cities in the 662 area code include Tupelo, Southaven, Olive Branch, Columbus, Starkville, Greenville, Oxford, Horn Lake, Clarksdale and Grenada.
What time zone is 662 in?
662 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 662 area code?
662 shares its territory with 471. Both codes (471, 662) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 662 area code start?
662 went into service on April 19, 1999.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 662?
Yes. Because 662 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 662 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 662 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.