Area Code 662
Area code 662 covers Tupelo and nearby cities including Southaven, Clarksdale, Columbus in Mississippi, in the Central Time.
Area code 662 quick facts
| Location | Tupelo, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1999-04-19 |
| Overlay codes | 471 |
| Nearby codes | 471, 901, 731, 327, 870, 601 |
| Carrier coverage | 755 prefixes; 33% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 134 complaints across 27 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 662 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 662 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “No Subject Provided”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 662 numbers:
- (662) 255-3743 — 38 complaints
- (662) 245-2151 — 11 complaints
- (662) 232-8073 — 6 complaints
- (662) 200-5811 — 5 complaints
- (662) 288-2336 — 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 662
Tupelo, Southaven, Clarksdale, Columbus, Greenville, Olive Branch, Starkville
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Carriers in area code 662
Area code 662 spans 755 prefixes, about 33% wireless. Top carriers: BELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL BELL TEL, ONVOY, LLC - MS, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MS. Look up the carrier and line type for a 662 number.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 662?
Area code 662 covers Tupelo and nearby cities including Southaven, Clarksdale, Columbus in Mississippi, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 662?
Area code 662 serves Tupelo, Southaven, Clarksdale, Columbus, Greenville, and 2 other communities in Mississippi.
What time zone is area code 662 in?
Area code 662 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 662 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 662 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 662 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 662 a scam?
A 662 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 662 a country code?
No. 662 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 662 number written for international dialing looks like +1 662 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.