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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 June 5, 2026
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Every Mississippi area code
Mississippi is served by 5 area codes in the Central Time zone. 3 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Main city | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | Gulfport | Geographic | In service |
| 471 | Tupelo | Overlay | Activating 2026 |
| 601 | Jackson | Geographic | In service |
| 662 | Tupelo | Overlay | In service |
| 769 | Jackson | Overlay | In service |
Area codes and dialing in Mississippi
Mississippi's 5 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Gulfport, Jackson, 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 original code in the Mississippi list is 228 (Gulfport).
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.
Cities with multiple area codes
These Mississippi metros are served by an overlay of two or more codes, so 10-digit dialing applies: 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?
The busiest metro in Mississippi is served by the 228 code. Major cities include Gulfport, Jackson, Tupelo.
Does Mississippi require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay metros you must dial all 10 digits. Ten-digit dialing is the national standard.