612 Area Code
Covers Minneapolis and nearby communities in Minnesota.
(612) 555-0142Area code 612 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 612, centered on Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 612 coverage map — centered on Minneapolis. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
612 is the area code for Minneapolis and the surrounding part of Minnesota. It reaches roughly 400,000 people across places such as Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley, Richfield and more. The region observes Central time, so a number like (612) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Anoka, Hennepin. It is not currently paired with an overlay code. Local calls inside the 612 area can generally be placed with ten digits, and you do not need a leading 1 for domestic calls. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Minneapolis, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 612 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 612 spam calls.
Cities covered by 612
Cities & neighborhoods
- Minneapolis
- Crystal
- Golden Valley
- Richfield
- Saint Louis Park
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 612’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
612 has no overlay code right now.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 612 a scam?
Area code 612 serves Minneapolis and the surrounding area, so most calls are ordinary local and business traffic. As everywhere, spam and robocalls do use 612 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 612 number from abroad
Every 612 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 612 555-0142If 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 1 612 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 612 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 612 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 612 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 612 555-0142.
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.
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.
Area code 612: frequently asked questions
Where is the 612 area code located?
The 612 area code is located in Minnesota, centered on Minneapolis. It covers Anoka, Hennepin and nearby communities including Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley, Richfield, Saint Louis Park.
What time zone is 612 in?
Area code 612 is in the Central time zone (UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Minneapolis on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 612?
Cities and areas that use 612 include Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley, Richfield, Saint Louis Park. Its primary city is Minneapolis, MN.
Do I need to dial 1 before 612?
You generally do not need to dial a leading 1 for domestic calls to 612. Ten-digit dialing (the 612 code plus the seven-digit number) is the safest habit.
Is 612 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 612 is a normal geographic area code for Minneapolis, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 612 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 612?
Area code 612 does not currently have an overlay code; it is not layered on top of another code in the same area.