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Minnesota Area Codes
All 8 area codes serving Minnesota, the cities each one covers, and which are overlays. Minnesota is served by 8 area codes in the Central Time zone.
Last updated October 3, 2026
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Every Minnesota area code
Minnesota is served by 8 area codes in the Central Time zone. 1 of these are overlay codes layered over busy metros; the rest are geographic codes.
| Code | Area served | Type | In service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Northern Minnesota including Duluth, Moorhead, Bemidji and the Iron Range | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 320 | Central and west-central Minnesota around St. Cloud, Willmar and Alexandria | Geographic | Since 1996 |
| 507 | Southern Minnesota including Rochester, Mankato, Winona and Austin | Geographic | Since 1954 |
| 612 | The city of Minneapolis and a few adjacent inner-ring suburbs in Hennepin County | Geographic | Since 1947 |
| 651 | St. Paul and its eastern Twin Cities suburbs plus southeastern Minnesota river towns | Geographic | Since 1998 |
| 763 | Northern and northwestern Twin Cities suburbs, including Anoka County and Plymouth | Geographic | Since 2000 |
| 924 | Southern Minnesota including Rochester, Mankato, Winona and Austin | Overlay | Since 2024 |
| 952 | Southern and southwestern Twin Cities suburbs from Bloomington to Lakeville and Chaska | Geographic | Since 2000 |
Area codes and dialing in Minnesota
Minnesota's 8 area codes mix older geographic codes with newer overlays. The busiest metros — around Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester — carry the most numbers and rely on overlays, which is why 10-digit dialing is required there. Quieter parts of the state may still use a single code. The oldest code in Minnesota is 218 (Duluth), one of the original 1947 area codes.
Whenever a Minnesota region runs low on numbers, a new overlay is added on top rather than splitting the map, so existing customers keep their numbers. See 10-digit dialing for what that means in practice, or the newest area codes for upcoming changes.
Minnesota city area code pages
Look up the area codes for a specific Minnesota city: Rochester · Minneapolis · St. Paul · St. Cloud · Duluth.
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Minnesota area code FAQ
How many area codes does Minnesota have?
Minnesota currently has 8 area codes: 218, 320, 507, 612, 651, 763, 924, 952.
What is the main area code for Minnesota?
Minnesota has no single main code. Its original 1947 area codes were 218 and 612; today the main cities are served by 218 (Duluth), 612 (Minneapolis), 507 (Rochester), 320 (St. Cloud), 651 (St. Paul).
Does Minnesota require 10-digit dialing?
Yes, in its overlay areas you must dial all 10 digits, even for local calls. Dialing all 10 digits always works, so it is the safe habit.