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320 Area Code

Covers St. Cloud and nearby communities in Minnesota.

Example number(320) 555-0142
Local time in St. Cloud
4:37:06 PM
Thu, Aug 27·CDT
That’s 5 hours behind you.
Time zone
Central
UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)
Population (est.)
66,000
66,000
Code type
Geographic
Standard area code
Local dialing
10 digits ok
No leading 1 needed
Coverage

Area code 320 map

Interactive coverage map for area code 320, centered on St. Cloud, Minnesota

45.5608, -94.1625

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Area code 320 coverage map — centered on St. Cloud. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

Area code 320 coverage map — centered on St. Cloud. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.

Area code 320 is a telephone area code in Minnesota, anchored on St. Cloud. It reaches roughly 66,000 people across places such as St. Cloud, Saint Cloud and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (320) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Benton. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 320 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 320, its related area codes, and practical advice on 320 robocalls and caller-ID spoofing.

Coverage

Cities covered by 320

Cities & neighborhoods

  • St. Cloud
  • Saint Cloud

Counties

  • Benton

Looking for the broader picture? See all Minnesota area codes.

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Nearby & overlay area codes

Overlay codes (same area)

These share 320’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.

320 has no overlay code right now.

Neighboring codes

Codes for adjacent regions and metros.

Safety

Is a call from 320 a scam?

Area code 320 serves St. Cloud and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 320 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.

Dialing

Calling a 320 number from abroad

Every 320 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:

+1 320 555-0142

If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:

  • UK, Germany, France & most of Europe00 1 320 555-0142
  • Australia0011 1 320 555-0142
  • Japan010 1 320 555-0142
  • Mexico00 1 320 555-0142

Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 320 555-0142.

Tools

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.

Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.

Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.

FAQ

Area code 320: frequently asked questions

Where is the 320 area code located?

The 320 area code is located in Minnesota, centered on St. Cloud. It covers Benton and nearby communities including St. Cloud, Saint Cloud.

What time zone is 320 in?

Area code 320 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for St. Cloud on the live clock above.

What cities use area code 320?

Cities and areas that use 320 include St. Cloud, Saint Cloud. Its primary city is St. Cloud, MN.

Do I need to dial 1 before 320?

You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 320. Ten-digit dialing (the 320 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.

Is 320 a toll-free or scam number?

No — 320 is a normal geographic area code for St. Cloud, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 320 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 320?

Area code 320 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.