228 Area Code — Gulfport, MS
Area code 228 serves Gulfport and 3 other cities in Mississippi. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Mississippi
- Primary city
- Gulfport
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1997
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 228
The 228 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Mississippi.
- Gulfport
- Biloxi
- Pascagoula
- Ocean Springs
About Area Code 228
Area code 228 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1997. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Mississippi region anchored on Gulfport.
228 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 228 line.
Mobile numbers in 228 are portable: a person who moved away from Gulfport may still carry a 228 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 228 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Mississippi, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Mississippi.
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228 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 228?
Area code 228 is located in Mississippi, primarily serving Gulfport and surrounding cities including Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 228 area code?
228 is a Mississippi area code. It was put into service in 1997 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 228 a scam area code?
228 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Mississippi. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 228 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 228 use?
Area code 228 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Mississippi time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 228 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 228 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.