Where is the 228 area code?

Area code 228 covers Mississippi, on Central Time.

What time zone is area code 228 in?

Numbers in the 228 area code sit in Central Time.

Is 228 a toll-free or scam area code?

No. 228 is a geographic North American Numbering Plan area code assigned to Mississippi. Toll-free numbers use 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888. A call from 228 can still be spoofed, so treat unexpected calls with the usual caution.

Area code lookup

228 area code

Where the 228 area code is, which cities and counties it serves, the local time zone and the overlay codes dialled alongside it.

State: MS
Codes in state: 4
Overlays & neighbours: 3
Time zone: Central Time

Quick answer

Area code 228 is a geographic area code assigned to Mississippi under the North American Numbering Plan. Mississippi observes Central Time, and the state also holds 3 other area codes: 601, 662, 769.

Largest cities in Mississippi

The largest places in Mississippi. Each links to its full local profile: population, income, housing and sales tax.

City	Population
Jackson city	149,827
Gulfport city	72,533
Southaven city	55,531
Biloxi city	49,011
Hattiesburg city	48,507
Olive Branch city	46,538
Tupelo city	37,825
Meridian city	34,466
Greenville city	28,833
Madison city	27,775
Pearl city	27,458
Clinton city	27,418

All Mississippi cities All Mississippi ZIP codes Mississippi sales tax

Related area codes

Codes that share or border the same calling area.

228 area code FAQ

The questions people ask about this code.

Where is area code 228?

228 is a geographic area code in Mississippi.

What time is it in the 228 area code?

228 observes Central Time.

Is 228 a scam area code?

No — it is a normal geographic code, not a toll-free or premium-rate prefix. Caller ID can be spoofed on any code, so verify unexpected callers before sharing information.

Sources & transparency

North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) area code assignments — area code to geography mapping and overlay relationships
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates — city, county and ZIP code geography

Last reviewed August 2026. Figures are published for reference and can change; verify with the source agency before filing or contracting. How we build and check this data.