Area code 612

Q: Is area code 612 toll-free?

No. 612 is a standard geographic area code. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.

Q: What time zone does area code 612 use?

Central Time, switching between CST and CDT as Minnesota observes daylight saving time.

Q: Do I have to dial the area code for local calls in 612?

612 has no overlay. Seven-digit local dialing may still work for many intra-612 calls; however, some carriers and mixed-area calls require 10 digits. Minnesota's 988 transition mandated 10-digit dialing in 218 and 952 on October 24, 2021, not in 612.

Q: Which states and cities use the 612 area code?

Minnesota. 612 covers Minneapolis and nearby communities such as Richfield, St. Anthony and Fort Snelling, plus small campus-linked areas.

Q: Can I keep my 612 number if I move or switch to a service like Sideline?

In most cases, you can keep your existing number when you move. You can usually port your existing 612 number to Sideline when available, but verify with your provider before starting the port-out.

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About the 612 Area Code

Where the 612 area code covers

Area code 612 now serves Minneapolis and a few nearby municipalities like Richfield, St. Anthony, Fort Snelling, and parts of the University of Minnesota's campus system that remain tied to Minneapolis.

Overlays for the 612 area code

The 612 area code does not have an overlay. Instead of overlaying, the region has been geographically split over time. In the late 1990s-2000s, parts of the original 612 footprint became 651, 763, and 952.

Time zone for the 612 area code

The 612 region follows Central Time (CST in winter and CDT in summer), as observed in Minnesota.

Interesting facts about the 612 area code in Minnesota

Minneapolis and St. Paul together form the Twin Cities, a major Midwest metro known for parks, lakes, theater, and culture.
The Mississippi River flows right through Minneapolis, though its headwaters begin far to the north at Lake Itasca.
The University of Minnesota is a large public research institution with campuses spanning both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is one of the nation's busiest air travel hubs and is located between the two cities.
The Minneapolis Skyway System consists of miles of enclosed pedestrian walkways connecting buildings downtown, which are very useful in winter.
The Mall of America, located in nearby Bloomington, is one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in North America.
Minnesota's nickname is the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," though the state actually includes more than 11,000 named lakes.
Several large corporations call the region home. For example, Target (based in Minneapolis) and Best Buy (Richfield) are headquartered in or near the 612 area.

FAQs about the 612 area code

Is area code 612 toll-free?

No. 612 is a standard geographic area code, not toll-free. (Toll-free codes: 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888)

What time zone does area code 612 use?

Central Time, though it switches between CST and CDT with daylight saving.

Do I have to dial the area code for local calls in 612?

It depends. Because 612 has no overlay, seven-digit dialing often still works for many calls solely within the 612 region. However, some phone carriers or certain cross-region calls may require 10-digit dialing.

Which states and cities use the 612 area code?

Minnesota. Specifically, the 612 area code covers Minneapolis and nearby communities like Richfield, St. Anthony, Fort Snelling, and parts of the University of Minnesota campus area.

Can I keep my 612 number if I move or switch to a service like Sideline?

In most cases, yes, you can keep or "port" your 612 number when moving or switching to a service like Sideline - just check with your provider first to make sure number portability is available.

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