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Area code 769

Area code 769 covers Jackson, Mississippi. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Mississippi Major City: Jackson Central Time (CT) Overlay: 601/769
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 769?

Area code 769 is assigned to Jackson and the surrounding region in Mississippi. Calls to numbers that start with 769 are routed to this area.

Area code 769 shares its territory with 601. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Hinds CountyLauderdale CountyAdams CountyWarren CountyMadison CountyRankin CountyNewton CountyCopiah CountyLamar CountyPike CountyPearl River CountyForrest CountyScott County

Line types

  • Mobile 41.04%
  • Landline 58.96%
02 / MAP

Area code 769 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 Jackson

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

Local timeJackson, MS--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Jackson

WITHIN THE US769 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+1 769 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 769 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+1 769 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 769 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 769 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 769 555 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 769

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Sinch
24%
CoreTel Communications
14%
Fractel
13%
Bandwidth
10%
AT&T
8%
Others
31%

Mobile

AT&T Mobility
64%
T-Mobile USA
12%
Verizon Wireless
8%
C Spire
8%
Sinch
6%
Others
3%

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 769

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(769) 200 Landline Briarwood AirusAIRUS, INC. - MS
(769) 201 Landline Mount Olive SinchONVOY, LLC - MS
(769) 202 Landline Lake AT&TAT&T CORP.
(769) 203 Mobile Vicksburg Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MS
(769) 204 Mobile McComb AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(769) 205 Mobile Vicksburg AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(769) 206 Landline Utica BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MS
(769) 207 Landline Hattiesburg AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA MS - LLC
(769) 208 Landline Jackson NusoNUSO, LLC
(769) 209 Landline Jackson VonageVONAGE AMERICA LLC

Showing 10 of 251 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 769

Where is area code 769 used?
Area code 769 serves Jackson and the surrounding area in Mississippi, including Hinds County, Lauderdale County, Adams County, Warren County, Madison County.
What city is area code 769 from?
The main city of area code 769 is Jackson, MS.
What time zone is area code 769 in?
Area code 769 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 769 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 601. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 769 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 769 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 769 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 769 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 769 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 769?
Most landline blocks belong to Sinch and most mobile blocks to AT&T Mobility. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 769 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 58.96% of the number blocks are landline, 41.04% mobile.
How do I save a 769 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 769 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 769?
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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