Area code 471: where it is and who calls from it
Area code 471 is in Mississippi.
Mississippi (Tupelo, Columbus, Corinth, Greenville, Greenwood, Starkville, and most of northern Mississippi)
| Where | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time ยท local time |
| In service since | 2026 |
| Overlay | Yes, with 662 |
Overlay: 471 covers the same area as 662. Overlay areas use 10-digit dialing, so a seven-digit number alone won't connect, and neighbors can have different area codes.
Other area codes in Mississippi
Got a call from 471?
An area code tells you where a number was first assigned, not where the caller is. People keep their numbers when they move, and scammers can fake any number. If you weren't expecting the call, let it go to voicemail.
If the call shows a 471 number that matches the first six digits of your own, that's often neighbor spoofing. Use the box above to check the full number.
Area code facts from the NANPA area code database (updated 10/06/2026); prefixes and carriers from NANPA's central office code records (updated 2026-10-10). Place description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.