Mississippi Area Codes
3 area codes in Mississippi, United States. Country code: +1. Find area codes by city and region.
All Mississippi Area Codes
| Area Code | Major Cities | Region |
|---|---|---|
| 228 | Gulfport, Biloxi | Gulf Coast |
| 601 | Jackson | Central |
| 662 | Tupelo, Oxford | North |
About Mississippi Area Codes
Mississippi uses 3 area codes under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), serving Biloxi, Gulfport, Jackson, Oxford, Tupelo. Each code follows the 3-digit format and covers a defined geographic region within the state.
Major Cities and Their Area Codes
Find which area code serves each major city in Mississippi.
| City / Community | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Biloxi | 228 |
| Gulfport | 228 |
| Jackson | 601 |
| Oxford | 662 |
| Tupelo | 662 |
How to Call Mississippi
Within the US: dial 1 + area code + 7-digit number (10-digit dialing applies where overlays are active).
From Canada or the Caribbean: the same NANP format applies — 1 + area code + number.
From abroad: dial your country's exit code (011 from the US, 00 from most countries, or + on mobile), then 1, then the Mississippi area code and number.
Example (from the UK): 00 1 228 XXX XXXX
Data source: North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA), ITU-T E.164. Area code assignments change with new overlays — verify with your carrier before dialing. NANPA