Area Code 612
Area code 612 covers Twin Cities and nearby cities including Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley in Minnesota, in the Central Time.
Area code 612 quick facts
| Location | Twin Cities, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1947-01-01 |
| Nearby codes | 763, 952, 651, 320, 507, 924 |
| Carrier coverage | 589 prefixes; 52% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 408 complaints across 92 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
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FTC complaints involving 612 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 612 in the FTC's Do Not Call “Reported Calls” database (recent reporting window). Most common reported reasons: “Other”, “Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends”, “Dropped call or no message”.
Most-complained 612 numbers:
- (612) 866-3442 — 12 complaints
- (612) 643-5100 — 12 complaints
- (612) 815-5872 — 11 complaints
- (612) 815-8611 — 10 complaints
- (612) 484-4036 — 9 complaints
These are FTC Do Not Call complaints filed about specific numbers shown with this area code — frequently spoofed. The area code itself is not a scam. See the most-reported area codes and the most-reported phone numbers nationwide.
Cities in area code 612
Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley, Richfield, Saint Louis Park
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 612
Area code 612 spans 589 prefixes, about 52% wireless. Top carriers: AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN, QWEST CORPORATION. Look up the carrier and line type for a 612 number.
Other Minnesota area codes
- 218 — Duluth
- 320 — St Cloud
- 507 — Rochester
- 651 — Twin Cities
- 763 — Twin Cities
- 924 — Rochester
- 952 — Twin Cities
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 612?
Area code 612 covers Twin Cities and nearby cities including Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley in Minnesota, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 612?
Area code 612 serves Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Crystal, Golden Valley, Richfield, and 1 other communities in Minnesota.
What time zone is area code 612 in?
Area code 612 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 612 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 612 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 612 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 612 a scam?
A 612 number is geographically tied to Minnesota, but caller ID can be spoofed, so the displayed area code does not prove where a caller really is. If you did not expect the call, do not share personal information and consider looking the number up.
Is 612 a country code?
No. 612 is a US area code (a domestic 3-digit code), not a country code. The country (calling) code for the United States is +1, shared across the North American Numbering Plan. So a full 612 number written for international dialing looks like +1 612 followed by the 7-digit local number.
Sourced from the official NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administrator) numbering database, current as of August 2, 2026. Refreshed monthly.