How many area codes does Mississippi have?

Mississippi has 4 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 228, 601, 662, 769. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Mississippi?

The oldest area code in Mississippi is 601, assigned in 1947. It serves Jackson and the Central-Southern Mississippi region. 601 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Mississippi phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Mississippi area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Mississippi numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Mississippi customers.

How much does a Mississippi area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Mississippi area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Mississippi number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Mississippi area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Mississippi?

Mississippi area codes span the CT time zone. When scheduling calls with Mississippi customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Mississippi — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Mississippi has 4 active geographic area codes covering Jackson, Tupelo, Gulfport. The most-recognized codes are 601, 228, 662, serving Jackson and the Central-Southern Mississippi region.

Total codes: 4
Top metro: Jackson
Time zone: CT
Largest code: 601 (Jackson)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Mississippi

Mississippi is served by 4 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2006 as population and call demand grew across the state.

Code	Primary City	Region	Established	Overlay Codes	Population
228	Gulfport	Gulf Coast Mississippi	1998	—	500,000
601	Jackson	Central-Southern Mississippi	1947	769	700,000
662	Tupelo	Northern Mississippi	1999	—	600,000
769	Jackson	Central-Southern Mississippi	2006	601	700,000

Time zones in Mississippi

All area codes in Mississippi fall in the CT time zone.

CT — area codes: 228, 601, 662, 769

Top metros and their area codes

Below are the primary cities in Mississippi and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.

Gulfport — 228
Jackson — 601 , 769
Tupelo — 662

Why get a local Mississippi number?

A Mississippi area code number gives your business three core advantages:

Local trust signal. Customers in Mississippi recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Mississippi number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.

How to get a Mississippi area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Mississippi business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Mississippi numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Mississippi number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Mississippi number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.