Area Code 662Mississippi

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 662 is located in Mississippi and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Olive Branch .

Coverage Area

Area code 662 — Mississippi

Area Code Details

Area Code
662
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
April 19, 1999
Assigned
September 18, 1998
Population Served
~257,706 est.
Overlay Complex
471/662

History & Relationships

Split from

601
Mississippi

New codes split from 662

Overlay complex — shares geography with

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28 rate centers identified within area code 662

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 662

What state is area code 662?

Area code 662 is located in Mississippi, United States.

Where is area code 662 from?

Area code 662 originates from Mississippi. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 662?

Area code 662 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 662?

Area code 662 serves cities including Olive Branch, Tupelo, Greenville, Starkville, Columbus, Oxford, Hernando, Grenada, and more.

Is a call from area code 662 a scam?

Area code 662 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Mississippi. Like any area code, individual numbers using 662 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.