Area Code 228 — Mississippi

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 228 is located in Mississippi and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Gulfport .

Coverage Area

Area code 228 — Mississippi

Area Code Details

Area Code: 228
State / Province: Mississippi (MS)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: September 15, 1997
Assigned: July 31, 1997
Population Served: ~154,669 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Gulfport

Gulfport Biloxi Ocean Springs Moss Point Vancleave Hurley Bay St Louis Tanner-Williams

History & Relationships

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Rate Centers & Exchanges

8 rate centers identified within area code 228

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 228

What state is area code 228?

Area code 228 is located in Mississippi, United States.

Where is area code 228 from?

Area code 228 originates from Mississippi. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 228?

Area code 228 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 228?

Area code 228 serves cities including Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Vancleave, Hurley, Bay St Louis, Tanner-Williams.

Is a call from area code 228 a scam?

Area code 228 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Mississippi. Like any area code, individual numbers using 228 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.