218 area code
Duluth area, Central Time.Area code 218 covers Duluth, Brainerd, Bemidji and 235 more places in Minnesota, on Central Time.
Right now in Duluth
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer)
Calling hours: Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM (Minnesota law)
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Where 218 numbers come from
Numbers are issued by rate center, a billing area named for its main town. 218 has 238. Each one's share is how many 218 numbers start there.
- Duluth11%
- Brainerd4%
- Bemidji3%
- Moorhead3%
- Virginia2%
Also: Fergus Falls, Hibbing, Detroit Lakes, Grand Rapids, Wadena, Park Rapids, Thief River Falls, Coleraine, Crookston, East Grand Forks, Cloquet, International Falls + 221 more
Share of exchanges (blocks of 10,000 numbers). Source: NANPA rate center and exchange reports, November 10, 2026
When can you call a 218 number?
Sales calls to homes and cell phones have legal hours, set by Minnesota law. Hold every 218 number to them, since you can't tell a work line from a personal cell.
What applies to 218Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM
- Federal (TCPA and FTC rule)Every day, 8 AM to 9 PMCalls to residential and mobile numbers. Most calls to businesses are exempt from the FTC's rule.47 CFR 64.1200(c)(1); 16 CFR 310.4(c) (opens in a new tab)
- Minnesota lawEvery day, 9 AM to 9 PMCalls to residences.Minn. Stat. 325E.30 (opens in a new tab)
Local time comes from the area code, not from where the person is today. Mobiles keep their number when they move. Calling hours here are a guide, not legal advice. Every state's calling hours, with sources
The 218 area code
218 is one of the original area codes from 1947. Local calls take all 10 digits.
- 1947218 starts
Source: NANPA area code database
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218 area code FAQ
What area code is 218?
218 is a Minnesota area code for Duluth, Brainerd, Bemidji, Moorhead and 234 more places.
What time zone is the 218 area code in?
Central Time (CST, UTC-6; CDT, UTC-5 in summer).
What are the calling hours for 218 numbers?
Every day, 9 AM to 9 PM, local time, under Minnesota law.
When did the 218 area code start?
In 1947: it's one of the original area codes.
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