Area Code 228: Gulfport, Mississippi
228 is a telephone area code serving Mississippi, including Gulfport, Biloxi. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 228 are located in Mississippi, United States (NANP region: Gulf Coast). The code covers Gulfport, Biloxi.
How to Dial Area Code 228
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 228 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 228 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 228 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 228 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 228 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 228 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 228
Calls to a 228 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 228
The following places fall inside the 228 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Mississippi
These codes also serve Mississippi. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
See all 3 area codes in Mississippi →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 228?
Area code 228 is in Mississippi, United States. It covers Gulfport, Biloxi.
What time zone is area code 228 in?
Area code 228 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 228?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 228, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 228.
Is area code 228 toll-free?
No. 228 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.