Where Is Area Code 218?
Area code 218 serves northern Minnesota, with Duluth as its primary city. The calling area covers much of northeastern, northwestern, and north-central Minnesota, including communities near the Canadian border. The 218 region is classified as part of the Great Plains region.
Major cities include Bemidji, Brainerd, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Ely, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, International Falls, Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Two Harbors, and Virginia. Communities in the area code lie in counties such as St. Louis, Carlton, Lake, Cook, Itasca, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Polk, Koochiching, Roseau, and Pennington.
Duluth sits at the western end of Lake Superior in St. Louis County. The 218 region also includes Voyageurs National Park, Superior National Forest, Chippewa National Forest, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and Itasca State Park, where the Mississippi River begins.
Cities and Communities in the 218 Area Code
- Ada, Norman County
- Aitkin, Aitkin County
- Aurora, St. Louis County
- Baudette, Lake of the Woods County
- Bemidji, Beltrami County
- Bigfork, Itasca County
- Blackduck, Beltrami County
- Breckenridge, Wilkin County
- Brainerd, Crow Wing County
- Breezy Point, Crow Wing County
- Cass Lake, Cass County
- Chisholm, St. Louis County
- Cloquet, Carlton County
- Cook, St. Louis County
- Crookston, Polk County
- Crosby, Crow Wing County
- Deer River, Itasca County
- Detroit Lakes, Becker County
- Dilworth, Clay County
- Duluth, St. Louis County
- East Grand Forks, Polk County
- Ely, St. Louis County
- Eveleth, St. Louis County
- Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County
- Floodwood, St. Louis County
- Fosston, Polk County
- Grand Marais, Cook County
- Grand Rapids, Itasca County
- Hallock, Kittson County
- Hibbing, St. Louis County
- International Falls, Koochiching County
- Mahnomen, Mahnomen County
- McGregor, Aitkin County
- Moorhead, Clay County
- Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
- Nashwauk, Itasca County
- Park Rapids, Hubbard County
- Perham, Otter Tail County
- Pine River, Cass County
- Proctor, St. Louis County
- Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County
- Roseau, Roseau County
- Silver Bay, Lake County
- Staples, Todd County
- Thief River Falls, Pennington County
- Two Harbors, Lake County
- Virginia, St. Louis County
- Wadena, Wadena County
- Walker, Cass County
- Warroad, Roseau County
- Warren, Marshall County
History of Area Code 218
Area code 218 was established in 1947 as one of the original North American Numbering Plan area codes. It was assigned to northern Minnesota rather than being created through a later split from another Minnesota area code.
Minnesota added other area codes as telephone use expanded. Area code 507 was created in 1954, area code 320 was created in 1996, area code 651 was created in 1998, and area codes 763 and 952 were created in 2000. Area code 218 itself has not been split or overlaid.
Key Facts About Area Code 218
- Area code 218 is a Minnesota area code, and Duluth is its primary city.
- Area code 218 is a geographic area code for northern Minnesota.
- Area code 218 uses Central Time.
- Area code 218 was established in 1947 as an original North American Numbering Plan code.
- Area code 218 is classified within the Great Plains region.
- The University of Minnesota Duluth is located in Duluth within the 218 calling area.
- Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji within the 218 calling area.
- Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are located within the broad 218 service region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What state is area code 218 in?
Area code 218 is in Minnesota.
What major cities use area code 218?
Major cities using area code 218 include Duluth, Bemidji, Brainerd, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, Hibbing, International Falls, Moorhead, Thief River Falls, Two Harbors, and Virginia.
What time zone is area code 218 in?
Area code 218 uses Central Time.
Is area code 218 a toll-free number?
No, area code 218 is a geographic area code, not a toll-free number.