Area Code 228
Area code 228 covers Biloxi and nearby cities including Pascagoula, West Gulfport in Mississippi, in the Central Time.
Area code 228 quick facts
| Location | Biloxi, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1997-09-15 |
| Nearby codes | 251, 504, 985, 448, 850, 225 |
| Carrier coverage | 272 prefixes; 45% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 172 complaints across 43 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 228 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 228 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Dropped call or no message”, “Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)”, “Other”.
Most-complained 228 numbers:
- (228) 348-1994 — 18 complaints
- (228) 288-1608 — 15 complaints
- (228) 325-1727 — 7 complaints
- (228) 290-9887 — 5 complaints
- (228) 338-1408 — 5 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 228
Biloxi, Pascagoula, West Gulfport
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Carriers in area code 228
Area code 228 spans 272 prefixes, about 45% wireless. Top carriers: NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, ONVOY, LLC - MS, BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MS. Look up the carrier and line type for a 228 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 228?
Area code 228 covers Biloxi and nearby cities including Pascagoula, West Gulfport in Mississippi, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 228?
Area code 228 serves Biloxi, Pascagoula, West Gulfport in Mississippi.
What time zone is area code 228 in?
Area code 228 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 228 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 228 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 228 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 228 a scam?
A 228 number is geographically tied to Mississippi, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 228 a country code?
No. 228 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 228 number written for international dialing looks like +1 228 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.