218 Area Code — Duluth, MN
Area code 218 serves Duluth and 3 other cities in Minnesota. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Minnesota
- Primary city
- Duluth
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 218
The 218 area code covers 4 cities and communities in Minnesota.
- Duluth
- Brainerd
- Bemidji
- International Falls
About Area Code 218
Area code 218 is a North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code that has been in service since 1947. It is administered by NANPA on behalf of the FCC and serves the Minnesota region anchored on Duluth.
218 is currently a single-coverage geographic area code with no overlays. This means a 7-digit number in this area code is unique within its rate centers, though best-practice is always to dial the full 10-digit number when contacting a 218 line.
Mobile numbers in 218 are portable: a person who moved away from Duluth may still carry a 218 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 218 number, run it through the reverse lookup tool above for the most accurate, free identification.
If you live or do business in Minnesota, you may also interact with neighbouring or overlay codes. See the related codes section below to explore the rest of Minnesota.
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218 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 218?
Area code 218 is located in Minnesota, primarily serving Duluth and surrounding cities including Brainerd, Bemidji, International Falls. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 218 area code?
218 is a Minnesota area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 218 a scam area code?
218 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Minnesota. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 218 numbers — judge each call by content (urgent demands, unfamiliar transfers) rather than the area code alone. Run the specific number through our reverse lookup if you're unsure.
What time zone does 218 use?
Area code 218 operates on CT (America/Chicago). Numbers in this area code follow standard Minnesota time-zone rules including any daylight-saving transitions for that region.
Can I look up a specific 218 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 218 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.