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Area code 612

Area code 612 covers Twin Cities, Minnesota. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

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

Where is area code 612?

Area code 612 is assigned to Twin Cities and the surrounding region in Minnesota. Calls to numbers that start with 612 are routed to this area.

Area code 612 is not currently part of an overlay: it serves its territory on its own.

Counties covered

Hennepin County

Line types

  • Mobile 48.22%
  • Landline 51.78%
02 / MAP

Area code 612 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 Twin Cities

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

Local timeTwin Cities, MN--:--:--

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America/ChicagoLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Twin Cities

WITHIN THE US612 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+1 612 XXX XXXX

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

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 612 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+1 612 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 612 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 612 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 612 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

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 612

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

Lumen Technologies
54%
Sinch
9%
Verizon Business
8%
AT&T
6%
Bandwidth
5%
Others
19%

Mobile

Verizon Wireless
33%
T-Mobile USA
32%
AT&T Mobility
23%
USA Mobility
11%
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 612

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

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(612) 200 Landline Twin Cities BandwidthBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MN
(612) 201 Mobile Twin Cities Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN
(612) 202 Mobile Twin Cities Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN
(612) 203 Mobile Twin Cities T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(612) 204 Landline Twin Cities Lumen TechnologiesQWEST CORPORATION
(612) 205 Mobile Twin Cities T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(612) 206 Landline Twin Cities Ziply FiberELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM
(612) 207 Mobile Twin Cities T-Mobile USAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(612) 208 Landline Twin Cities ComcastCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLC
(612) 209 Mobile Twin Cities Verizon WirelessCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN

Showing 10 of 589 prefixes

07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 612

Where is area code 612 used?
Area code 612 serves Twin Cities and the surrounding area in Minnesota, including Hennepin County.
What city is area code 612 from?
The main city of area code 612 is Twin Cities, MN.
What time zone is area code 612 in?
Area code 612 is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (America/Chicago).
Is 612 an overlay area code?
No. Area code 612 is not currently part of an overlay.
How do I call a number with area code 612 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 612 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 612 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 612 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 612 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 612?
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 612 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 51.78% of the number blocks are landline, 48.22% mobile.
How do I save a 612 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 612 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 612?
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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