What area code is 218?
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218 at a glance
Summary
Cities & regions served by 218
Duluth6 communities on record for 218.
Where 218 sits on the map
No overlayCoverage area
About the 218 region
218 covers Duluth in Minnesota, including Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Brainerd and International Falls. The code has been in service since 1947 and is one of the original North American area codes.
218 currently has no overlay, so its territory keeps a single, unshared code.
1954: split to create 507.
Who called me from 218?
Community reports- Caller ID is trivially spoofed: an incoming call that displays 218 does not prove the caller is really in the 218 region or even in the United States.
- Avoid calling back unknown one-ring numbers — some premium-rate scams rely on curiosity callbacks.
- Never share verification codes, payment details, or remote access during an unsolicited call, even if the caller claims to be your bank or a government agency.
- When a 218 call pressures you to act immediately, hang up and contact the organization directly through its official number.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat area code is 218?+–
218 is a telephone area code serving Duluth in Minnesota, United States, in service since 1947.
Where is area code 218 located?+–
It covers Grant County, Cook County, Itasca County, including Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Brainerd and International Falls in Minnesota.
What cities are in area code 218?+–
Major communities on record include Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Brainerd and International Falls, among others. The code's territory spans the Duluth region of Minnesota.
What time zone is 218?+–
218 observes Central (CT), which is UTC−6 / −5 DST and follows daylight saving time.
When did area code 218 start?+–
218 entered service in 1947 as one of the original 1947 North American area codes. Its history: 1954: split to create 507.
Is 218 a scam area code?+–
Scam and robocall traffic can use any North American code, 218 included — caller ID is easy to spoof, so the code alone does not tell you who is really calling. Check the community reports on this page before calling back an unknown 218 number, and report anything suspicious.
Can I get a 218 phone number?+–
Yes — most mobile carriers and VoIP providers let you request a 218 number regardless of where you physically live.