Area Code 769 — Mississippi

Active General Purpose Code Overlay United States

Area code 769 is located in Mississippi and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Jackson .

Coverage Area

Area code 769 — Mississippi

Area Code Details

Area Code: 769
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: March 14, 2005
Assigned: March 5, 2004
Population Served: ~290,713 est.
Overlay Complex: 601/769

Cities Served

Largest City Jackson

Jackson Hattiesburg Meridian Madison Natchez Forest Hazlehurst Briarwood Bolton Duffee Terry Silver Creek Seminary Union Centreville

History & Relationships

Split from

Overlay complex — shares geography with

601 Mississippi

Rate Centers & Exchanges

15 rate centers identified within area code 769

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 769

What state is area code 769?

Area code 769 is located in Mississippi, United States.

Where is area code 769 from?

Area code 769 originates from Mississippi. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 769?

Area code 769 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 769?

Area code 769 serves cities including Jackson, Hattiesburg, Meridian, Madison, Natchez, Forest, Hazlehurst, Briarwood, and more.

Is a call from area code 769 a scam?

Area code 769 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Mississippi. Like any area code, individual numbers using 769 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.