Area Code 218 — Minnesota

Q: What time zone is area code 218?

Area code 218 is in the Central Time zone (Central Time).

Active General Purpose Code United States

Area code 218 is located in Minnesota and operates on Central Time . The largest city served is Duluth .

Coverage Area

Area code 218 — Minnesota

Area Code Details

Area Code: 218
State / Province: Minnesota (MN)
Country: United States
Time Zone: Central Time Central Time
Local Time Now: —
Status: Active
Code Type: General Purpose Code
In Service Since: January 1, 1947
Assigned: January 1, 1947
Population Served: ~229,275 est.

Cities Served

Largest City Duluth

Duluth Moorhead Hibbing Bemidji Brainerd Fergus Falls Cloquet Virginia Crookston International Falls Wadena Moose Lake Hawley Mentor Silver Bay Tower Coleraine Barnum Warren Stephen

Rate Centers & Exchanges

24 rate centers identified within area code 218

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Frequently Asked Questions About Area Code 218

What state is area code 218?

Area code 218 is located in Minnesota, United States.

Where is area code 218 from?

Area code 218 originates from Minnesota. It operates in the Central Time zone.

What time zone is area code 218?

Area code 218 falls within the Central Time zone (Central Time).

What cities are in area code 218?

Area code 218 serves cities including Duluth, Moorhead, Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Cloquet, Virginia, and more.

Is a call from area code 218 a scam?

Area code 218 is a legitimate general purpose code area code serving Minnesota. Like any area code, individual numbers using 218 can be used for scam calls — always verify the specific number if you receive an unexpected or suspicious call.