228 Area Code

Area Code	228
State	Mississippi
Country	United State
Code Type	General Purpose Code
In Service	Yes
Timezone	Central Standard Time (CST)
Overlay Complex	-
Assignment Date	31-JUL-97
In Service Date	15-SEP-97
Area Code	228

What is the 228 Area Code?

Area code 228 is located in Mississippi, within United State, serving the region's residents and businesses. The 228 area code was first assigned in 31-JUL-97 and has been in service since 15-SEP-97.

Cities in Area Code 228

Area codes of Mississippi

Further Details on the 228 Area Code

Where is the 228 Area Code Located?

Area code 228 serves the entire state of Mississippi in United State, providing phone services to both residential and business users. It covers urban, suburban, and rural areas alike, ensuring reliable communication across the region.

What time zone is area code 228 in?

Area code 228 is located in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone. This designation indicates the predominant time zone for calls made within this area code.

When was area code 228 assigned and put into service?

Area code 228 was officially assigned on 31-JUL-97, signifying its designation for use in telecommunications, and it became operational on 15-SEP-97, allowing callers to begin using this area code for their dialing needs.

Is the 228 Area Code Still Active?

Yes, the 302 area code is still active and in service. It is the primary area code for all landline and mobile phones registered in Delaware. There are no overlay codes currently in place for the state.

What are the dialing requirements for making calls with area code 228?

For local calls within area code 228, the required dialing pattern is 7D. For toll calls, you'll need to dial 1+10D , where "D" indicates the number of digits to dial. When calling foreign NPAs from area code 228, local calls require 10D, and toll calls use 1+10D.

Data Sources: NANPA Area Code, U.S. Area Code Map