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769 Area Code
Area code 769 is in Mississippi, serving central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Hattiesburg and Meridian. It is in the Central Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 601, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 769 area code?
769 is a Mississippi area code covering central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Hattiesburg and Meridian. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 769 area code
- Jackson
- Hattiesburg
- Meridian
- Brandon
- Pearl
- Madison
- Clinton
- Ridgeland
- Vicksburg
- Laurel
- Natchez
- McComb
- Brookhaven
- Picayune
Counties served by 769
Hinds County, Rankin County, Madison County, Forrest County, Lauderdale County, Warren County, Jones County, Lamar County, Adams County and Pike County.
769 overlay codes and dialing
The 769 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 601, 769. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 601. 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 769 area code
769 went into service on March 14, 2005 as an overlay of 601, relieving number exhaustion in the Jackson area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 769 a scam or spam risk?
769 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 769 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Jackson, MS or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
769 area code FAQ
Where is the 769 area code?
The 769 area code is in Mississippi, covering central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Hattiesburg and Meridian, in the South region.
What cities are in the 769 area code?
Cities in the 769 area code include Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Brandon, Pearl, Madison, Clinton, Ridgeland, Vicksburg and Laurel.
What time zone is 769 in?
769 is in the Central Time zone.
What is the overlay for the 769 area code?
769 shares its territory with 601. Both codes (601, 769) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 769 area code start?
769 went into service on March 14, 2005 as an overlay of 601.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 769?
Yes. Because 769 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 769 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 769 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.