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State: Mississippi (MS)
Area Codes: 4
Timezone: Central (CDT)
Current Time: 4:37 AM

About Mississippi Area Codes

Mississippi (MS) uses 4 telephone area codes to serve its residents and businesses. With an estimated population of 2,093,005, Mississippi is one of the smaller states in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP). The state is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time in Mississippi is 4:37 AM.

The largest cities in Mississippi include Jackson (pop. 325,350), Gulfport (pop. 220,987), Hattiesburg (pop. 80,138), Southaven (pop. 55,780) and Pascagoula (pop. 48,869) . Mississippi has 82 counties spread across its territory. Each area code in MS covers a geographic region of the state, with some areas using overlay codes that share the same geographic territory as an existing area code.

When calling a Mississippi phone number from outside the area code, you must dial the full 10-digit number: the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number. Many parts of Mississippi now require 10-digit dialing even for local calls due to overlay area codes and the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline implementation.

All Mississippi Area Codes

The table below lists every active area code in Mississippi, along with the major city served and other cities covered by each code.

Area Code Major City Other Cities
228 Gulfport Pascagoula, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, Moss Point, Pass Christian, Vancleave, Hurley and more
601 Jackson Hattiesburg, Meridian, Vicksburg, Natchez, Laurel, Madison, Brandon, Picayune and more
662 Jackson Hattiesburg, Southaven, Tupelo, Olive Branch, Oxford, Meridian, Starkville, Columbus and more
769 Jackson Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Tupelo, Meridian

Largest Cities in Mississippi

These are the largest cities in Mississippi by population, along with their primary area codes and counties.

City Population County
Jackson 325,350 Hinds County
Gulfport 220,987 Harrison County
Hattiesburg 80,138 Forrest County
Southaven 55,780 DeSoto County
Pascagoula 48,869 Jackson County
Biloxi 46,212 Harrison County
Tupelo 45,466 Lee County
Olive Branch 38,924 DeSoto County
Oxford 38,310 Lafayette County
Meridian 36,686 Lauderdale County

Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi has 4 active area codes. These include 228 (Gulfport), 601 (Jackson), 662 (Jackson) and 769 (Jackson) .

Mississippi is primarily in the Central Time Zone (CDT). The current local time is 4:37 AM.

The area code covering the most cities in Mississippi is 662, which serves Jackson and 133+ other communities.

Yes, most areas in Mississippi now require 10-digit dialing (area code + 7-digit number) for all local calls. This requirement was implemented across the United States starting in October 2021 to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Even if you are calling within the same area code, you need to dial all 10 digits.

To call a Mississippi number from within the United States, dial the area code followed by the 7-digit phone number (e.g., 228-XXX-XXXX). From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then the full 10-digit number.

Mississippi has 82 counties. The state's total estimated population is 2,093,005, spread across these counties and served by 4 area codes.

Jackson is served by area code 228. Mississippi has 4 area codes in total — see the complete list above.
Mississippi at a Glance
  • Abbreviation MS
  • Area Codes 4
  • Population 2,093,005
  • Counties 82
  • Cities 361
  • Time Zone Central
  • Current Time 4:37 AM
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