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Area code 218

Area code 218 covers Duluth, Minnesota. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Minnesota Major City: Duluth Central Time (CT) Overlay: None
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 218?

Area code 218 is assigned to Duluth and the surrounding region in Minnesota. Calls to numbers that start with 218 are routed to this area.

Area code 218 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

St. Louis CountyCrow Wing CountyOtter Tail CountyClay CountyItasca CountyPolk CountyBeltrami CountyCarlton CountyBecker CountyCass CountyMarshall CountyWadena CountyKoochiching CountyAitkin CountyKittson County

Line types

  • Mobile 23.72%
  • Landline 76.28%
02 / MAP

Area code 218 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Duluth

This area code is in the Central Time (CT) time zone.

Local timeDuluth, MN--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Duluth

WITHIN THE US218 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 218 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 218 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 218 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 218 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 218 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 218 555 0123
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Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 218

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
24%
Sinch
11%
Frontier Communications
9%
GARDEN VALLEY TEL. CO.
4%
CoreTel Communications
4%
Others
49%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
50%
AT&T Mobility
29%
T-Mobile USA
18%
Boost Mobile
1%
Sinch
1%
Others
1%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 218

704 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(218) 200 Mobile Mentor AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(218) 201 Mobile Warren AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(218) 202 Mobile Baudette AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL
(218) 203 Landline Brainerd AT&TTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MN
(218) 204 Mobile Waubun Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN
(218) 205 Mobile Fergus Falls T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(218) 206 Mobile Duluth Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN
(218) 207 Mobile East Grand Forks T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(218) 208 Mobile Hibbing T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(218) 209 Mobile Bemidji T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Showing 10 of 704 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 218

Where is area code 218 used?
Area code 218 serves Duluth and the surrounding area in Minnesota, including St. Louis County, Crow Wing County, Otter Tail County, Clay County, Itasca County.
What city is area code 218 from?
The main city of area code 218 is Duluth, MN.
What time zone is area code 218 in?
Area code 218 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 218 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 218 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 218 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 218 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 218 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 218 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 218 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 218?
Most landline blocks belong to Lumen Technologies and most mobile blocks to Verizon Wireless. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 218 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 76.28% of the number blocks are landline, 23.72% mobile.
How do I save a 218 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 218 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 218?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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