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Area Code 218 Location & Details

State / Region: Minnesota • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Duluth, Moorhead, Andover, Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, Hermantown

Standard Dial Format
+1 (218) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 218?
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Country Territory
United States
218 Area Code Time Zone
Central
218 Overlay Codes
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Area Code 218 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Minnesota (Central Timezone)

Lat: 47.08° • Lng: -94.26°
📍 Geographic Center: MinnesotaMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 218 Located?

Telephone area code 218 is assigned to Minnesota in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Duluth, Moorhead, Andover, Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, Hermantown.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:218 serves Minnesota (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 218, standard 10-digit dialing (218) XXX-XXXX applies.

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Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 218? Here is how to trace who is calling from 218 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

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How to Call Area Code 218 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 218, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (218) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 218 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 218 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 218

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-218 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 218 Pop
DuluthCarlton County88,33021.5%
MoorheadClay County46,53311.3%
AndoverAnoka County33,8748.2%
HibbingSt. Louis County15,8233.8%
BemidjiHubbard County15,7703.8%
BrainerdCrow Wing County14,4283.5%
Fergus FallsGrant County14,2463.5%
CloquetCarlton County12,3993.0%
Grand RapidsItasca County11,1812.7%
HermantownCarlton County10,1102.5%
Detroit LakesBecker County10,0192.4%
BaxterCrow Wing County9,2172.2%
East Grand ForksPolk County8,9062.2%
Thief River FallsPennington County8,7992.1%
VirginiaSt. Louis County8,1872.0%
CrookstonPolk County7,3751.8%
International FallsKoochiching County5,4811.3%
DilworthClay County4,8231.2%
ChisholmSt. Louis County4,6251.1%
Park RapidsHubbard County4,4471.1%

Counties Covered by Area Code 218

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Minnesota

County NameTotal Population% of 218 Area% of County
Carlton County36,72528.4%100%
Clay County67,33913.7%84%
St. Louis County200,6309.8%20%
Crow Wing County68,6678.7%52%
Anoka County377,8558.2%9%
Hubbard County22,1154.9%91%
Polk County30,6834.0%53%
Itasca County45,4523.9%35%
Grant County6,1393.5%100%
Becker County35,3852.4%28%
Pennington County13,7502.1%64%
Lake County10,7542.1%78%
Otter Tail County60,9581.9%13%
Wadena County14,3551.8%52%
Koochiching County11,5941.3%47%
Wilkin County6,3190.8%53%
Roseau County15,2490.7%18%
Aitkin County16,2830.5%13%
Lake of the Woods County3,7800.5%52%
Norman County6,3010.4%27%
Marshall County8,7880.4%18%

☎️Area Code 218 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 720 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

70% Landline19% Wireless11% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(218) 200-📱WirelessMENTORNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL11/10/2010
(218) 201-📱WirelessWARRENNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(218) 202-📱WirelessBAUDETTENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(218) 203-📞LandlineBRAINERDTELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC - MN04/18/2012
(218) 204-📱WirelessWAUBUNCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN11/12/2003
(218) 205-📞LandlineFERGUS FLSAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(218) 206-📱WirelessDULUTHCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN01/14/2001
(218) 207-📞LandlineEGRNDFORKSAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.01/29/2001
(218) 208-📞LandlineHIBBINGAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.03/22/2001
(218) 209-📞LandlineBEMIDJIAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.08/02/2001
(218) 210-💻VoIPBEMIDJIBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - MN11/09/2011
(218) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(218) 212-📞LandlineGRAND RPDSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MN05/04/2001
(218) 213-📞LandlineDULUTHMCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC - MNN/A
(218) 214-📱WirelessBEMIDJICELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN01/15/2013
(218) 215-📞LandlineNASHWAUKLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - MN05/02/2012
(218) 216-💻VoIPDULUTHONVOY, LLC - MN11/27/2013
(218) 217-💻VoIPBRIMSONONVOY, LLC - MN03/21/2014
(218) 218-💻VoIPCARLTONONVOY, LLC - MN08/20/2024
(218) 219-📞LandlineHOYT LAKESMCC TELEPHONY LLC11/16/2005
(218) 220-📱WirelessSILVER BAYCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MNN/A
(218) 221-📞LandlineDULUTHCENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC09/24/2015
(218) 222-📞LandlineMIDDLE RIVWIKSTROM TEL. CO., INC.N/A
(218) 223-📞LandlineANGLE INLTWIKSTROM TEL. CO., INC.N/A
(218) 224-📞LandlineLAPORTEPAUL BUNYAN RURAL TEL. COOP.N/A
(218) 225-📞LandlineHOYT LAKESCITIZENS TELECOM CO MN-FRONTIER CITIZENS COM-MNN/A
(218) 226-📞LandlineSILVER BAYQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(218) 227-📞LandlineMOORHEADELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAMN/A
(218) 228-💻VoIPSABINONVOY, LLC - MN12/23/2014
(218) 229-📞LandlineAURORACITIZENS TELECOM CO MN-FRONTIER CITIZENS COM-MNN/A
(218) 230-📱WirelessEGRNDFORKSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MNN/A
(218) 231-💻VoIPHIBBINGONVOY, LLC - MN09/24/2003
(218) 232-📱WirelessBRAINERDCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MNN/A
(218) 233-📞LandlineMOORHEADQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(218) 234-📞LandlineDETROITLKSAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.02/22/2001
(218) 235-📱WirelessELYNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL03/01/2001
(218) 236-📞LandlineMOORHEADQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(218) 237-📞LandlinePARKRAPIDSTEKSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.N/A
(218) 238-📞LandlineLAKE PARKLORETEL SYSTEMS, INC.N/A
(218) 239-📱WirelessBLACKDUCKCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN10/30/2003
(218) 240-📱WirelessINTETNLFLSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - ILN/A
(218) 241-💻VoIPDULUTHONVOY SPECTRUM, LLC08/31/2017
(218) 242-📱WirelessROSEAUCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN08/22/2003
(218) 243-📞LandlinePUPOSKYPAUL BUNYAN RURAL TEL. COOP.N/A
(218) 244-📱WirelessCOLERAINECELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MNN/A
(218) 245-📞LandlineCOLERAINEQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(218) 246-📞LandlineDEER RIVERPAUL BUNYAN RURAL TEL. COOP.N/A
(218) 247-📞LandlineMARBLEQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(218) 248-📞LandlineVIRGINIAAERIAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.03/23/2001
(218) 249-📞LandlineDULUTHAT&T - LOCALN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 218

Where is area code 218 located?

Area code 218 is located in Minnesota (United States), serving cities like Duluth, Moorhead, Andover, Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd, Fergus Falls, Cloquet, Grand Rapids, Hermantown.

What timezone is area code 218?

Area code 218 operates in the Central timezone.

What state is area code 218?

Area code 218 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Minnesota.

Is area code 218 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 218 is an official geographic area code for Minnesota. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Minnesota

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 218.

320
Central
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507
Central
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Rochester, Bloomington, Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Mankato, Richfield, Savage, Austin, Owatonna
612
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651
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763
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924
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Area Code 924
Rochester, Bloomington, Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Mankato, Richfield, Savage, Austin, Owatonna