228 area code
Biloxi area, Central Time.Area code 228 covers Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula and 8 more places in Mississippi, on Central Time.
Right now in Biloxi
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls (Mississippi law)
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Where 228 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 228 has 11. Each one's share is how many 228 numbers start there.
- Biloxi29%
- Gulfport25%
- Pascagoula14%
- Bay Saint Louis8%
- Ocean Springs7%
- Pass Christian5%
- Moss Point3%
- Hurley3%
- Vancleave3%
- Pearlington2%
- Tanner-Williams2%
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 228 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Mississippi law. Hold every 228 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 228Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Mississippi lawMon to Sat, 9 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no callsThe law says 8 AM to 8 PM Central Standard Time, which is 9 AM to 9 PM in summer. The tool uses the hours that fit both.Miss. Code 77-3-723(1) (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 228 area code
228 went into service on September 15, 1997, split off from 601. Local calls can still be dialed with 7 digits.
- 1997228 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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228 area code FAQ
What area code is 228?
228 is a Mississippi area code for Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Bay Saint Louis and 7 more places.
What time zone is the 228 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 228 numbers?
Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Mississippi law.
When did the 228 area code start?
On September 15, 1997. It was split from 601.
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