Area code 769
Area code 769 serves Jackson and nearby parts of Mississippi, including Hattiesburg, Meridian and Clinton. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time. 601 is an overlay for the same area.
Area code 769 at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Main city | Jackson |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
| Overlay codes | 601 |
Cities in 769
- Jackson
- Hattiesburg
- Meridian
- Clinton
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 769 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 769 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 769 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 769
What time zone is area code 769?
Area code 769 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 769?
Area code 769 is in Mississippi. Its main city is Jackson, and it also covers Hattiesburg, Meridian and Clinton.
What are the legal hours to call a 769 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.
What area codes overlay 769?
601 covers the same area as 769, so numbers in the same town can have either code.