228 Area Code
Mississippi, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:44 AM
Area code 228 is in Mississippi, USA, serving Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula and Gautier. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:44 AM. In service since 1997.
| Area code | 228 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi, USA |
| Major cities | Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Gautier, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, D'Iberville, Moss Point |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 1997 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 228?
Mississippi, USA — including Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Gautier and Ocean Springs.
What time zone is area code 228?
Central Time.
How do I call a 228 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 228 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 228 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 228 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 228 … .
Is a call from 228 a scam?
Not by itself — 228 is an ordinary geographic area code in Mississippi. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.