Area Code 612: Minneapolis, Minnesota
612 is a telephone area code serving Minnesota, including Minneapolis. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 612 are located in Minnesota, United States (NANP region: Twin Cities). The code covers Minneapolis.
How to Dial Area Code 612
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 612 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 612 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 612 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 612 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 612 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 612 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 612
Calls to a 612 number ring in the America/Chicago time zone, standard offset UTC-06:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 612
The following places fall inside the 612 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Minnesota
These codes also serve Minnesota. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 218 | Duluth |
| 320 | St. Cloud |
| 507 | Rochester, Mankato |
| 651 | St. Paul |
| 763 | Minneapolis suburbs |
| 952 | Minneapolis south suburbs |
See all 7 area codes in Minnesota →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 612?
Area code 612 is in Minnesota, United States. It covers Minneapolis.
What time zone is area code 612 in?
Area code 612 rings in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-06:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 612?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 612, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 612.
Is area code 612 toll-free?
No. 612 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.