612 Area Code
Minnesota, USA
Local time now · Central Time
2:45 AM
Area code 612 is in Minnesota, USA, serving Minneapolis and Richfield. It uses Central Time — the time there now is 2:45 AM. In service since 1947.
| Area code | 612 |
|---|---|
| Location | Minnesota, USA |
| Major cities | Minneapolis, Richfield |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| In service since | 1947 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is area code 612?
Minnesota, USA — including Minneapolis and Richfield.
What time zone is area code 612?
Central Time.
How do I call a 612 number from abroad?
Dial your international access code, then 1 (the country code), then 612 and the 7-digit number — for example +1 612 555 0100. From the UK or India dial 00 1 612 …; from Bangladesh 00 1 612 … .
Is a call from 612 a scam?
Not by itself — 612 is an ordinary geographic area code in Minnesota. Numbers can be spoofed, so be careful with unexpected calls asking for money or personal details.
Sources: North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) NPA database (10/25/2026); major cities from Wikidata (CC0). An area code shows where a number was first assigned — with number portability and mobile phones, the caller may be anywhere.