Mississippi area codes
Mississippi has 5 area codes. All on Central Time.
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Calling hours: Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls (Mississippi law)
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When can you call Mississippi numbers?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Mississippi law. Hold every number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell. Each area code's page has its local time now.
What applies in MississippiMon 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
Mississippi area code FAQ
How many area codes does Mississippi have?
5: 228, 471, 601, 662 and 769.
What time zone is Mississippi area codes in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What is the newest Mississippi area code?
471, in service since January 30, 2026.
When can you call Mississippi numbers?
Mon to Sat, 9 AM to 8 PM · Sun, no calls, local time, under Mississippi law.
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