769 Area Code — Jackson, MS
Area code 769 serves Jackson and 2 other cities in Mississippi. Local time follows America/Chicago. It overlays with 601, so 10-digit dialling is required.
- State
- Mississippi
- Primary city
- Jackson
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 2006
- Type
- Overlay
- Overlay codes
- 601
Overlay of 601
Cities Served by 769
The 769 area code covers 3 cities and communities in Mississippi.
- Jackson
- Hattiesburg
- Meridian
About Area Code 769
Area code 769 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 2006. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Mississippi region anchored on Jackson.
769 is an overlay code, which means it shares its geographic boundaries with one or more existing area codes (601). Overlays are created when a region exhausts the supply of phone numbers in its original area code. Within an overlay region, residents must dial all 10 digits even for local calls, because the same 7-digit number can exist under multiple area codes.
Mobile numbers in 769 are portable: a person who moved away from Jackson may still carry a 769 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 769 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 (601). See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Mississippi.
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769 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 769?
Area code 769 is located in Mississippi, primarily serving Jackson and surrounding cities including Hattiesburg, Meridian. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 769 area code?
769 is a Mississippi area code. It was put into service in 2006 as an overlay and shares its geographic footprint with overlay code 601.
Is 769 a scam area code?
769 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Mississippi. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 769 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 769 use?
Area code 769 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 769 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 769 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.
What's the difference between 769 and 601?
769 and 601 cover the same Mississippi geographic area as overlay codes. Calls between them are local, but you must dial all 10 digits. New phone numbers in this region are assigned from either pool depending on what's available with the carrier at signup.