Quick answer
Minnesota has 8 active geographic area codes covering Minneapolis, Plymouth, Bloomington. The most-recognized codes are 612, 218, 507, serving Minneapolis and the Twin Cities Core region.
- Total codes
- 8
- Top metro
- Minneapolis
- Time zone
- CT
- Largest code
- 612 (Minneapolis)
- NXX prefixes in use
- 3,749
- Most saturated
- 507 (~96%)
Area codes in Minnesota
Minnesota is served by 8 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2024 as population and call demand grew across the state.
Across Minnesota's 8 area codes, our data counts 3,749 assigned central-office (NXX) prefixes in service. The most heavily loaded is 507 (Rochester), with about 96% of its ~792 usable prefixes assigned. See the full NXX prefix allocation analysis across US area codes. (Prefix data: localcallingguide.com / NANPA, 2026.)
| Code | Primary City | Region | Established | Overlay Codes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Duluth | Northern Minnesota | 1947 | — | 600,000 |
| 320 | St. Cloud | Central Minnesota | 1996 | — | 500,000 |
| 507 | Rochester | Southern Minnesota | 1947 | 924 | 500,000 |
| 612 | Minneapolis | Twin Cities Core | 1947 | 763, 952 | 1,000,000 |
| 651 | St. Paul | St. Paul Metro | 1996 | — | 800,000 |
| 763 | Plymouth | Northwestern Twin Cities Suburbs | 2000 | — | 900,000 |
| 924 | Rochester | Southern Minnesota | 2024 | 507 | 500,000 |
| 952 | Bloomington | Southwestern Twin Cities Suburbs | 2000 | — | 900,000 |
Time zones in Minnesota
All area codes in Minnesota fall in the CT time zone.
- CT — area codes: 218, 320, 507, 612, 651, 763, 924, 952
Top metros and their area codes
Below are the primary cities in Minnesota and the area codes that serve each metro. Cities with multiple codes share geography due to overlay assignments added as demand grew.
- Bloomington — 952
- Duluth — 218
- Minneapolis — 612
- Plymouth — 763
- Rochester — 507 , 924
- St. Cloud — 320
- St. Paul — 651
Minnesota area code coverage by region
This regional breakdown maps each Minnesota area code to the part of the state it serves. Minnesota's codes split across 7 regions — pick the code that matches the area you want to reach.
- Central Minnesota — area code: 320 (St. Cloud)
- Northern Minnesota — area code: 218 (Duluth)
- Northwestern Twin Cities Suburbs — area code: 763 (Plymouth)
- Southern Minnesota — area codes: 507, 924 (Rochester)
- Southwestern Twin Cities Suburbs — area code: 952 (Bloomington)
- St. Paul Metro — area code: 651 (St. Paul)
- Twin Cities Core — area code: 612 (Minneapolis)
Why get a local Minnesota number?
A Minnesota area code number gives your business three core advantages:
- Local trust signal. Customers in Minnesota recognize local area codes as their own. A familiar caller ID builds immediate credibility for service businesses, sales teams, and patient communication.
- Higher answer rate. Calls from a local area code are answered far more often than toll-free or out-of-area numbers — industry data puts the lift at 20–40%. That difference matters most for outbound sales, appointment confirmations, and service callbacks.
- Targeted marketing. Advertising a local Minnesota number on print, radio, digital, and outdoor channels converts better than a national 800 number for audiences who prefer doing business locally.
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