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Area code 218

Where the 218 area code is, its overlay and how to dial a +1 218 number from anywhere.

CoversAndover, MinnesotaTime zoneCentral (CT)TypeGeographic
Quick answer

The 218 area code is in Andover, Minnesota, United States (Central (CT)). To call from abroad: +1 218 555-0123.

StateMinnesota
Main areaAndover
Time zoneCentral (CT)
TypeGeographic
10-digit dialingRequired
In service since01-Jan-1947

The 218 area code is a geographic North American Numbering Plan (NANP) code covering Andover, Minnesota. It has been in service since 01-Jan-1947 and sits in the Central (CT) time zone.

How to dial a 218 number

From abroad+1 218 555-0123
Within the US / Canada1 218 555-0123
Locally (same area)218 555-0123

Cities in the 218 area code

A 218 number is usually in one of these places in Minnesota — 3 counties.

Andover AnokaDuluth Saint LouisMoorhead Clay

Other Minnesota area codes

320507612651763924952

Frequently asked questions

Where is the 218 area code?

The 218 area code is in Andover, Minnesota, United States (Central (CT)).

Do I have to dial 10 digits for 218?

Yes — dial the area code plus the seven-digit number.

How do I call a 218 number from another country?

Dial your exit code (or +), then 1, then 218, then the number: +1 218 555-0123.

Source: NANPA numbering plan. An area code covers a region, not a precise address — a 218 number does not pinpoint a street or ZIP code.

Missed a call from +1 218?

In the 30 days to September 24, 2026, 169 unwanted calls showing a 218 number were reported to the US Federal Trade Commission, 57% of them recorded messages or robocalls. That puts 218 at #345 of 670 area codes reported.

Other70
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)23
Computer & technical support18
Dropped call or no message14
Before you call back
  • If you do not know anyone in Minnesota, do not call back: a genuine caller will leave a message or send a text.
  • Scammers fake the number shown on caller ID, so a 218 number can hide a caller anywhere in the world.
  • Never give a code received by text or a bank detail to an unknown caller. In the US, calls can be reported at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Who issues +1 218 numbers

Phone companies hold blocks of numbers in each area code. The main holders in 218:

Qwest Corporation 85Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless 84Onvoy, LLC 61New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC 49Citizens Telecom Co Mn-Frontier Citizens Com-Mn 46Aerial Communications, Inc. 29

About 18.6% of the 722 prefixes in use belong to mobile carriers: a 218 number is often a cell phone, and it may have moved to another carrier since.

Sources: FTC Do Not Call reported calls (numbers as reported by consumers, not verified), NANPA central office code assignments.

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