218 Area Code
Northern Minnesota, Minnesota
Area code 218 is located in Northern Minnesota, Minnesota. It covers Duluth, Moorhead, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6). Administered by NANPA.
Where is area code 218?
Area code 218 is located in Northern Minnesota, Minnesota. It covers Duluth, Moorhead, and surrounding areas in the Central time zone (UTC-6).
Cities Covered by Area Code 218
Area code 218 primarily serves the Northern Minnesota area of Minnesota. The exact coverage includes Duluth, Moorhead, and Brainerd, along with surrounding communities and suburbs.
Time Zone
Central Time — UTC-6
Area code 218 operates in the Central Time Zone. When calling 218 numbers from a different time zone, be sure to account for the time difference to reach people during business hours.
About Area Code 218
Area code 218 was introduced in 1947 as a geographic area code serving Northern Minnesota, Minnesota. It remains the primary area code for this region. Area codes are administered by NANPA (North American Numbering Plan Administration), the organization responsible for managing phone number resources in the US and Canada.