218 Area Code
Covers Duluth and nearby communities in Minnesota.
(218) 555-0142Area code 218 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 218, centered on Duluth, Minnesota
46.7833, -92.1066
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 218 coverage map — centered on Duluth. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
Area code 218 is a telephone area code in Minnesota, anchored on Duluth. It reaches roughly 126,000 people across places such as Duluth, Moorhead, Andover and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (218) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Saint Louis, Clay, Anoka. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 218 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. Scroll on for a real-time clock, an area map, the cities and counties inside 218, its related area codes, and practical advice on 218 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.
Cities covered by 218
Cities & neighborhoods
- Duluth
- Moorhead
- Andover
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 218’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
218 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 218 a scam?
Area code 218 serves Duluth and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 218 numbers, frequently by spoofing a local-looking caller ID to boost pickup rates. The area code itself tells you nothing about who is really calling, so judge the call by what's said, not the number.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 218 number from abroad
Every 218 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 218 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 218 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 218 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 218 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 218 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 218 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
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Area code 218: frequently asked questions
Where is the 218 area code located?
The 218 area code is located in Minnesota, centered on Duluth. It covers Saint Louis, Clay, Anoka and nearby communities including Duluth, Moorhead, Andover.
What time zone is 218 in?
Area code 218 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Duluth on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 218?
Cities and areas that use 218 include Duluth, Moorhead, Andover. Its primary city is Duluth, MN.
Do I need to dial 1 before 218?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 218. Ten-digit dialing (the 218 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 218 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 218 is a normal geographic area code for Duluth, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 218 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 218?
Area code 218 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.