Area code 612, Telephone prefix in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
The area code 612 is a telephone prefix covering Minneapolis and nearby suburbs in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It serves residential neighborhoods and business districts throughout the city and immediate surroundings.
This telephone prefix was introduced in 1947 as one of the original North American area codes and remained the sole prefix for the entire region for over five decades. A split occurred in 1998 to accommodate growing demand for telephone numbers.
The telephone code 612 connects numerous educational institutions, including the University of Minnesota, along with multiple neighborhoods representing diverse communities.
Callers must dial all ten digits when placing calls to or from the 612 area code, regardless of their location within Minneapolis. This rule applies even for local calls within the same prefix zone.
The prefix 612 encompasses the Minneapolis downtown district, where major corporations like Target and General Mills maintain their headquarters.
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