Minnesota · Central Time
612 Area Code
Area code 612 is in Minnesota, serving the city of Minneapolis and a few adjacent inner-ring suburbs in Hennepin County. It is in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 612 area code?
612 is a Minnesota area code covering the city of Minneapolis and a few adjacent inner-ring suburbs in Hennepin County. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 612 area code
- Minneapolis
- Richfield
- St. Anthony
Counties served by 612
Hennepin County.
Dialing 612
Minneapolis, MN is currently served by the single area code 612, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 612 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 612 area code
612 is one of the original area codes assigned in 1947, when AT&T and Bell Laboratories created the North American Numbering Plan and divided the country into the first 86 numbering plan areas. It has served the Minneapolis area ever since.
Is 612 a scam or spam risk?
612 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 612 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Minneapolis, MN or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
Other Minnesota area codes
Explore more
See every code in Minnesota, compare codes across the Midwest region, or view all Central Time codes. You can also browse the 6XX block or the complete numeric list of US area codes.
New to how this all works? Start with how area codes work, then read up on overlays, 10-digit dialing, and spam & scam-risk codes. To check another number, use the area code lookup tool.
Quick answers
612 area code FAQ
Where is the 612 area code?
The 612 area code is in Minnesota, covering the city of Minneapolis and a few adjacent inner-ring suburbs in Hennepin County, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 612 area code?
Cities in the 612 area code include Minneapolis, Richfield and St. Anthony.
What time zone is 612 in?
612 is in the Central Time zone.
When did the 612 area code start?
612 went into service on January 1, 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 612?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 612 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 612 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.