612 Area CodeMinneapolis, MN
Area code 612 covers Minneapolis and nearby communities in Minnesota, in the Central Time (CT) zone, home to about 470,000 people across 4 cities. It overlays 507, 651, 763 and 952, so the region uses several codes and every local call needs all ten digits.
Overview
- Major City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota (MN)
- Timezone
- Central Time (CT)
- Current Time
- Overlay
- Yes – shares area with 507, 651, 763, 952
Overview of the 612 Area Code
What is the 612 area code?
The 612 area code serves Minneapolis, Minnesota, alongside other established area codes. When you see a 612 number, it indicates a local number within this geographic area.
Why was area code 612 created?
The 612 area code was introduced as an overlay to add numbers in Minneapolis once the existing area codes 507, 651, 763, and 952 began to run out of available prefixes. It added a new supply of numbers without requiring current residents to change their existing digits.
Geographic Coverage of the 612 Area Code
The 612 area code serves Minneapolis and surrounding areas in Minnesota. It operates within the Central Time (CT) time zone. It complements the coverage of area codes 507, 651, 763, and 952. This area code covers several key cities, including:
- Minneapolis
- Richfield
- Falcon Heights
- St. Anthony
Got a call from a 612 number? It came from Minneapolis, MN. Since 612 overlays with 507, 651, 763, and 952, every local call in the region needs all ten digits to land on the right line. Inside 612, Minneapolis holds about 91% of the population; the rest is split across 3 smaller cities.
Minneapolis Area Codes Overview
Minneapolis is served by multiple area codes, reflecting its telecommunications needs. The 612 area code operates alongside 507, 651, 763, 952. Here are the area codes serving this region:
The introduction of the 612 area code helped prevent number exhaustion, ensuring a continuous supply of phone numbers across the geographic area.
What cities does area code 612 cover?
| City | State | Population | % of Area Code | % of City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | MN | 428,579 | 76% | 96% |
| Richfield | MN | 36,491 | 10% | 100% |
| Falcon Heights | MN | 5,002 | 0% | 12% |
| St. Anthony | MN | 93 | 2% | 76% |
* Sources: Population – U.S. Census Bureau PEP, Vintage 2024 (SUB-IP-EST2024-POP). Area code assignments – NANPA CO Code data. See our data methodology.
Has area code 612 been reported for unwanted calls?
Yes – 377 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing a 612 area code (May 29 – Jul 2, 2026).
- 44% robocalls
- ↑ 109% vs prior period
Most-reported subjects
- Other49%185
- Dropped call or no message14%52
- Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)6%21
* Caller ID is easily spoofed, so these figures reflect the number shown on caller ID, not the caller's true location – an area code alone never identifies a caller. The FTC does not verify the facts in these complaints. Source: FTC Do Not Call (DNC) Reported Calls Data, retrieved 2026-07-05.
Which prefixes and exchanges belong to area code 612?
57% assigned to a telco
- 73% Landline
- 27% Wireless
- 0% Unknown
| Prefix | Usage | Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| (612)200- | Landline | Bandwidth.Com Clec |
| (612)201- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (612)202- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
| (612)203- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (612)204- | Landline | Qwest |
| (612)205- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (612)206- | Landline | Allstream |
| (612)207- | Landline | Aerial Communications |
| (612)208- | Landline | Comcast Ip Phone |
| (612)209- | Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
Frequently Asked Questions about the 612 Area Code
Who called me from a 612 number?
A 612 number is assigned to Minneapolis, Minnesota, so a call may come from there. But caller ID is easy to fake, and scammers often spoof a local 612 code to look nearby, so a 612 number doesn't prove the caller is local. Recently, 377 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 612 code (44% flagged as robocalls). If you don't recognize the number, let it go to voicemail; a real caller will leave a message.
Is 612 a scam area code?
No area code is a scam on its own. 612 is a normal, officially assigned code for Minneapolis, Minnesota. Spam callers spoof local codes to raise the odds you answer, so 612 on your caller ID says nothing about who is really calling. Recently, 377 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 612 code (44% flagged as robocalls). Judge the call itself, not the area code.
Why do I keep getting calls from the 612 area code?
Repeated calls from different 612 numbers are usually spoofing: a robocaller rotates through 612 numbers so each call looks local and slips past simple blocks. Recently, 377 unwanted-call complaints were reported to the FTC for numbers showing the 612 code (44% flagged as robocalls). Blocking one number rarely helps; voicemail screening, your carrier spam filter, and the Do Not Call Registry work better.
Should I answer an unknown 612 number?
If you aren't expecting a 612 call, let it ring to voicemail. Legitimate callers leave a message, most robocallers hang up when no one picks up, and answering can mark your number as active and bring more calls.
How do I block calls from the 612 area code?
Block a single 612 number from your recent-calls list (iPhone: tap the number, then Block this Caller; Android: tap the number, then Block or report spam). To cut the volume, turn on Silence Unknown Callers on iPhone or spam protection on Android, enable spam filtering from your carrier, and register at DoNotCall.gov. Blocking the entire 612 code also stops legitimate local calls, so use it only as a last resort.
Where is area code 612?
Area code 612 covers Minneapolis and the surrounding area in Minnesota, spanning 4 cities with about 470,165 residents. It shares its area with overlay codes 507, 651, 763, 952.
Is 612 a real area code?
Yes. 612 is an active code in the North American Numbering Plan, assigned by NANPA and in service for Minneapolis, Minnesota. A real code can still show up on spoofed spam calls, so treat unknown 612 calls with normal caution.
What timezone is the 612 area code in?
The 612 area code is in the Central Time (CT). Because a number can be kept when someone moves or switches to VoIP, a specific 612 caller may not be in that zone.
How do I call a 612 number from abroad?
From outside the US, dial your country's exit code, then 1 (the US country code), then 612 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile phone you can usually just enter +1 612 followed by the number and let the phone add the exit code for you.