The 218 area code
The 218 area code covers Minnesota, in the Central time zone. Here is where it is, the current local time, how 218 numbers are written, the area codes near it, and how to get a local 218 number for your business.
218 covers Minnesota. It sits in the Central time zone, where it is currently 5:40 PM. Numbers are written as (218) XXX-XXXX.
Where is the 218 area code?
The 218 area code serves Minnesota. It is one of the active area codes in the North American Numbering Plan, the system that assigns phone numbers across the United States, Canada, and nearby regions. A caller seeing a 218 number knows, at a glance, that the line is tied to Minnesota.
What time is it in the 218 area code?
The 218 area code is in the Central time zone. Right now it is about 5:40 PM there. If you are calling a 218 number, check the local time first so you reach someone during business hours. If you run a business on a 218 line, missing a call after hours means the caller moves on to the next name on their list.
How to write a 218 phone number
A full 218 number is ten digits: the three-digit area code, then a three-digit prefix, then a four-digit line number. It is usually written as (218) XXX-XXXX, or 218-XXX-XXXX. To dial it from outside the United States, add the country code: +1 218 XXX XXXX.
Area codes near 218
These area codes also serve Minnesota or overlay the same region:
Getting a local 218 number for your business
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Common questions about the 218 area code
Where is the 218 area code?
The 218 area code covers Minnesota, in the Central time zone.
What time zone is the 218 area code in?
The 218 area code is in the Central time zone. The current local time there is 5:40 PM.
Is 218 a real area code?
Yes. 218 is an active North American Numbering Plan area code serving Minnesota.
How do I get a 218 phone number for my business?
A virtual phone service can assign you a local 218 number so customers in Minnesota see a familiar area code when you call, and so your business looks local. HiThisIs includes a local number with every plan and answers it around the clock.