Biloxi, Mississippi

Where Is Area Code 228?

Area code 228 serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the southern part of Mississippi. It covers communities along the Gulf of Mexico and runs across the state's coastal counties.

Area code 228 includes Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, Long Beach, and Moss Point. It serves Hancock County, Harrison County, Jackson County, Pearl River County, Stone County, and George County.

This area includes major coastal features such as the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. It also includes well-known places like Biloxi Beach, the Port of Gulfport, Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, and Gulf Islands National Seashore sites along the coast.

History of Area Code 228

Area code 228 was created on September 14, 1997. It was split from area code 601, which had previously served a much larger part of Mississippi.

Area code 228 has not been overlaid by another area code. The split reflected telephone growth along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in nearby South Mississippi communities during the 1990s.

Key Facts About Area Code 228

• Area code 228 is in Mississippi, and Biloxi is one of its best-known cities.
• Area code 228 serves the Central Time Zone.
• Area code 228 was created on September 14, 1997, in a split from area code 601.
• Area code 228 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free code.
• Area code 228 covers much of Mississippi's Gulf Coast, including Biloxi, Gulfport, and Pascagoula.
• Area code 228 serves counties that include Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, and George.
• Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi and the Port of Gulfport are both located in the 228 area.
• The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park campus in Long Beach is located in the 228 area code region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 228 in?

Area code 228 is in Mississippi.

What major cities use area code 228?

Major cities in area code 228 include Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, Long Beach, and Moss Point.

Is area code 228 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 228 is a geographic area code.