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651 Area Code
Area code 651 is in Minnesota, serving St. Paul and its eastern Twin Cities suburbs plus southeastern Minnesota river towns. It is in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 651 area code?
651 is a Minnesota area code covering St. Paul and its eastern Twin Cities suburbs plus southeastern Minnesota river towns. In the wider directory it sits in the Midwest region.
Cities in the 651 area code
- St. Paul
- Woodbury
- Eagan
- Maplewood
- Cottage Grove
- Inver Grove Heights
- Roseville
- Shoreview
- White Bear Lake
- Oakdale
- South St. Paul
- Stillwater
- Hastings
- Red Wing
Counties served by 651
Ramsey County, Washington County, Dakota County, Goodhue County, Chisago County and Wabasha County.
Dialing 651
St. Paul, MN is currently served by the single area code 651, 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 +1 651 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 651 area code
651 went into service on July 12, 1998, created when it was split from 612. It serves St. Paul and the surrounding part of Minnesota. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 651 a scam or spam risk?
651 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 651 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in St. Paul, MN or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
651 area code FAQ
Where is the 651 area code?
The 651 area code is in Minnesota, covering St. Paul and its eastern Twin Cities suburbs plus southeastern Minnesota river towns, in the Midwest region.
What cities are in the 651 area code?
Cities in the 651 area code include St. Paul, Woodbury, Eagan, Maplewood, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, Roseville, Shoreview, White Bear Lake and Oakdale.
What time zone is 651 in?
651 is in the Central Time zone.
When did the 651 area code start?
651 went into service on July 12, 1998.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 651?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 651 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 651 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.