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How to Call Mississippi
Dialing instructions for reaching Mississippi from international or domestic locations.
Exit Code
If calling from abroad, dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 for Europe).
Skip this if calling from USA/Canada.
US Code (+1)
Dial +1. This routes the call to the North American Numbering Plan.
Area Code
Dial the 3-digit Mississippi area code (e.g., 601) followed by the 7-digit number.
10-Digit Dialing Required
Because of the 769 overlay on the 601 area code, you must dial the full 10 digits (Area Code + Number) for all calls in the Jackson and Central Mississippi region.
Mississippi Area Codes List
Find the correct code for the city you are calling.
| Region/City | Code |
|---|---|
Jackson, Central & South MS Original Code | 601 |
Jackson, Central & South MS Overlay Code | 769 |
| Region/City | Code |
|---|---|
North MS, Tupelo, Southaven North/Delta | 662 |
Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Gulfport Coastal | 228 |
Key Calling Regions
Mississippi is divided into three main calling zones.
Central/South
Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, and Natchez.
601 / 769North MS
Tupelo, Southaven, Oxford, and the Delta.
662Gulf Coast
Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Ocean Springs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area code for Jackson, MS?
Jackson uses area code 601. Due to high demand, the overlay code 769 was added, so you may see numbers with either code in the same area.
What is the 228 area code?
Area code 228 serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast region, including Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Bay St. Louis.
Do I need to dial 1 before the area code?
If calling from a US landline, yes. If calling from a mobile or VoIP service like StartACall, you can usually just dial the 10-digit number (Area Code + Number).
How do I call Mississippi from Canada?
Simply dial 1 + [Area Code] + [Number]. No international exit code is required as both countries are in the North American Numbering Plan.
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