How many area codes does Minnesota have?

Minnesota has 7 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 218, 320, 507, 612, 651, 763, 952. Each code serves a distinct region or acts as an overlay for a high-demand metro area.

What is the oldest area code in Minnesota?

The oldest area code in Minnesota is 218, assigned in 1947. It serves Duluth and the Northern Minnesota region. 218 is one of the original 86 area codes created when the North American Numbering Plan was first established.

Can I get a Minnesota phone number from anywhere?

Yes. DialPhone virtual phone numbers are not tied to a physical location. You can get a Minnesota area code number and use it from any device — desktop, mobile, or browser — anywhere with an internet connection. This makes Minnesota numbers ideal for remote teams, distributed businesses, and sales teams targeting Minnesota customers.

How much does a Minnesota area code number cost?

DialPhone plans start at $24 per user per month on the Core plan. Every plan includes your choice of Minnesota area code number, unlimited US and Canada calling, business SMS, AI call captions, and a free 14-day trial — no credit card required. See the DialPhone pricing page for current tier details.

Can I port my existing Minnesota number to DialPhone?

Yes. DialPhone supports free number porting from any major US or Canadian carrier, including existing Minnesota area code numbers. Porting typically completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption. See the complete number porting guide for step-by-step instructions.

What time zones are used in Minnesota?

Minnesota area codes span the CT time zone. When scheduling calls with Minnesota customers, verify the specific area code's time zone to avoid calling outside business hours.

Area Codes in Minnesota — Local Business Phone Numbers

Quick answer

Minnesota has 7 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: 7
Top metro: Minneapolis
Time zone: CT
Largest code: 612 (Minneapolis)

By Darshan M

Growth Operations Lead at DialPhone · Verified against NANPA data

Area codes in Minnesota

Minnesota is served by 7 active geographic area codes in the North American Numbering Plan. These codes were assigned between 1947 and 2000 as population and call demand grew across the state.

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	—	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
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, 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
St. Cloud — 320
St. Paul — 651

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.

How to get a Minnesota area code number with DialPhone

Setting up a Minnesota business number takes under 10 minutes:

Sign up for a DialPhone plan. Choose any plan starting at $24/user/month. Free 14-day trial, no credit card required.
Search available Minnesota numbers. Filter the DialPhone number inventory by state, area code, city, or number pattern.
Choose your number and configure. Assign your new Minnesota number to a user or team, configure call routing, voicemail, AI receptionist, and business SMS.
Port your existing number (optional). Already have a Minnesota number? Free number porting completes in 2 to 5 business days with zero service interruption.