Area Code 651
Area code 651 covers Twin Cities and nearby cities including Woodbury, Eagan, Lakeville in Minnesota, in the Central Time.
Area code 651 quick facts
| Location | Twin Cities, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service | 1998-07-12 |
| Nearby codes | 612, 952, 763, 507, 924, 320 |
| Carrier coverage | 475 prefixes; 39% wireless |
| FTC complaint data | 372 complaints across 73 numbers |
| Data current as of | August 2, 2026 |
Is a call from 651 a scam? Who called me from 651?
FTC complaints involving 651 numbers
Numbers shown with area code 651 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 651 numbers:
- (651) 273-0795 — 46 complaints
- (651) 255-1000 — 18 complaints
- (651) 273-1384 — 17 complaints
- (651) 428-0600 — 12 complaints
- (651) 397-0529 — 11 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 651
Twin Cities, Woodbury, Eagan, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Maplewood, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, New Brighton, Oakdale, Roseville, Saint Paul
Area codes by city
Carriers in area code 651
Area code 651 spans 475 prefixes, about 39% wireless. Top carriers: AERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., QWEST CORPORATION, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN, ONVOY, LLC - MN. Look up the carrier and line type for a 651 number.
Other Minnesota area codes
- 218 — Duluth
- 320 — St Cloud
- 507 — Rochester
- 612 — Twin Cities
- 763 — Twin Cities
- 924 — Rochester
- 952 — Twin Cities
Nearby area codes
Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 651?
Area code 651 covers Twin Cities and nearby cities including Woodbury, Eagan, Lakeville in Minnesota, in the Central Time.
What cities use area code 651?
Area code 651 serves Twin Cities, Woodbury, Eagan, Lakeville, Apple Valley, and 10 other communities in Minnesota.
What time zone is area code 651 in?
Area code 651 is in the Central Time (America/Chicago).
How do you dial a 651 number?
Dial all 10 digits: 651 followed by the 7-digit local number. From abroad, dial +1 651 and the local number.
Is a call from area code 651 a scam?
A 651 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 651 a country code?
No. 651 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 651 number written for international dialing looks like +1 651 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.