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Area code 662

Area code 662 covers Tupelo, Mississippi. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Mississippi Major City: Tupelo Central Time (CT) Overlay: 471/662
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 662?

Area code 662 is assigned to Tupelo and the surrounding region in Mississippi. Calls to numbers that start with 662 are routed to this area.

Area code 662 shares its territory with 471. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Lee CountyDeSoto CountyLowndes CountyBolivar CountyWashington CountyLeflore CountyOktibbeha CountyMonroe CountyPanola CountySunflower CountyMarshall CountyAlcorn CountyCoahoma CountyLafayette CountyPrentiss CountyTishomingo CountyUnion CountyTate CountyTunica County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.01%
  • Landline 67.99%
02 / MAP

Area code 662 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Tupelo

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeTupelo, MS--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Tupelo

WITHIN THE US662 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 662 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 662 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 662 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 662 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 662 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 662 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 662

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
39%
Lumen Technologies
16%
Telepak Networks
11%
Bandwidth
8%
Sinch
6%
Others
20%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
37%
AT&T Mobility
30%
C Spire
17%
T-Mobile USA
12%
Sinch
4%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 662

756 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(662) 200 Landline Pontotoc IDT AMERICA CORP.IDT AMERICA CORP. - MS
(662) 201 Landline Marks SinchONVOY, LLC - MS
(662) 202 Landline Oxford Windstream CommunicationsPAETEC ITEL, LLC
(662) 203 Landline Iuka NusoNUSO, LLC
(662) 205 Landline Tupelo Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC - MS
(662) 206 Landline Columbus Lumen TechnologiesCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC - MS
(662) 207 Mobile Indianola C SpireCELLULAR SOUTH, INC.
(662) 208 Landline Tupelo IP HorizonIP HORIZON LLC
(662) 209 Mobile Senatobia C SpireCELLULAR SOUTH, INC.
(662) 210 Mobile Booneville C SpireCELLULAR SOUTH, INC.

Showing 10 of 756 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 662

Where is area code 662 used?
Area code 662 serves Tupelo and the surrounding area in Mississippi, including Lee County, DeSoto County, Lowndes County, Bolivar County, Washington County.
What city is area code 662 from?
The main city of area code 662 is Tupelo, MS.
What time zone is area code 662 in?
Area code 662 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 662 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 471. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 662 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 662 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 662 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 662 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 662 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 662?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 662 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.99% of the number blocks are landline, 32.01% mobile.
How do I save a 662 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 662 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 662?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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