Mississippi · Central Time Updated July 2026

Area Codes in Mississippi

10 codes, from a 1947 original to 2022’s newest, and an 11th on the way

Mississippi has 4 active area codes — from 601 in 1947 to 769 in 2005. 228 is Biloxi and its surroundings; 601 is Meridian and its surroundings. Tap any code below for its full guide: who called, cities and ZIP codes, the coverage map and the live local time.

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Area codes4
Original601 · 1947
Newest769 · 2005
Largest metroMeridian
Local time2:40 AM CT
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All 4 Mississippi Area Codes

Every active code: tap any card for its full guide, who called, cities and ZIPs, map, spam patterns and local time.

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Mississippi Area Codes by City

The largest Mississippi communities and the area codes that serve them. Every city links to its local AT&T internet page.

CityArea code(s)
Meridian601
Tupelo662
Biloxi228
Brandon601
Columbus662
Hattiesburg601 769
Jackson601 769
Madison601
Natchez601 769
Olive Branch662
Ridgeland601
Southaven662
Aberdeen662
Amory662
Batesville601 662
Bay St. Louis228
Booneville662
Brookhaven601

How Mississippi Got Its Codes

Every Mississippi area code, in the order it entered service. Splits carved new regions; added codes overlay existing ones, which is why ten-digit dialing is standard.

In serviceCodeHow it arrived
1947601One of the original area codes of 1947
1997228Split from 601
1999662Added to the 601 region
2005769Added to the 601 region

Source: NANPA NPA database, July 2026. Regenerated monthly.

Mississippi Area Code Map

Every active Mississippi area code at a glance, anchored to the metro each one serves. Tap any code above for its detailed coverage map.

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AT&T Home Internet in Mississippi

AT&T home internet is available across Mississippi, checked address by address; every area code guide above lists its cities and what’s offered there.

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AT&T Wireless in Mississippi

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AT&T Stores Across Mississippi

From the Meridian metro to Columbus, Tupelo and beyond, walk in for switching, porting, upgrades and hands-on help. Every area code guide lists its nearest stores.

Find stores in: Meridian · Columbus · Tupelo · Brandon · Biloxi

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Area Codes in Neighboring States

Mississippi Area Code FAQ

How many area codes does Mississippi have?
Mississippi has 4 active area codes: 228, 601, 662, 769. Each links to a full guide above.
Which Mississippi area code is mine?
Tap any code above to see the communities it serves; each guide lists cities with ZIP codes and a coverage map.
Who called me from a Mississippi number?
Open that code's guide and check the prefix lookup: every assigned prefix with its carrier. No voicemail? Let it go — legitimate callers leave messages.
What time zone is Mississippi in?
Mississippi is primarily on Central time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does AT&T offer service in Mississippi?
Yes — home internet, wireless and retail stores across Mississippi. Availability is checked address by address.
Sources: prefix and carrier assignments from the NANPA central-office code registry; population figures from the U.S. Census Bureau; spam-pattern indicators from FTC Do Not Call filings and AT&T ActiveArmor® network telemetry. Facts are rebuilt from these sources at build time; the page regenerates monthly.
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