612 Area Code — Minneapolis, MN
Area code 612 serves Minneapolis in Minnesota. Local time follows America/Chicago. It has no overlay codes.
- State
- Minnesota
- Primary city
- Minneapolis
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- In service since
- 1947
- Type
- Geographic
- Overlay codes
- None
Cities Served by 612
The 612 area code covers 1 city in Minnesota.
- Minneapolis
About Area Code 612
Area code 612 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 Minneapolis.
612 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 612 line.
Mobile numbers in 612 are portable: a person who moved away from Minneapolis may still carry a 612 mobile number on their device. If you receive an unexpected call from a 612 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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612 Area Code FAQ
Where is area code 612?
Area code 612 is located in Minnesota, primarily serving Minneapolis. The region operates on CT (America/Chicago) time.
What state is 612 area code?
612 is a Minnesota area code. It was put into service in 1947 and has no overlay codes — it covers its geographic area exclusively.
Is 612 a scam area code?
612 is a legitimate North American area code allocated by NANPA to Minnesota. Like any geographic area code, scammers sometimes spoof 612 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 612 use?
Area code 612 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 612 phone number?
Yes. Use the reverse lookup widget above to enter a full 612 number. NumLocation returns the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), carrier, rate-center city, and any public listings tied to the number — free.