Area code 612 is the local calling code for Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was originally established in 1930 and became active on June 1, 1947. The area code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) system used by all 56 states, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Area codes are divided into three groups: original area codes that were assigned before 1992; “overlay” area codes that were added after 1992 to use up unused phone numbers; and realignment/recoding changes that consolidated exchanges once served by multiple area codes.
What is Area Code 612
612 is the area code for Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 612 area code was created in 1947 and it covers the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area. This region is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP), which is administered by Bell Canada on behalf of ITU.
Area Code 612 History
Area code 612 was first introduced in 1947. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area is the most populous area code in Minnesota, and it covers western portions of Wisconsin and northern Iowa.
Area Code 612 was created as an overlay to serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area when it became apparent that there were not enough numbers available within its original boundaries (763). Overlays are used so that one geographic region can be served by multiple codes at once, allowing more efficient use of available phone numbers within a given region
How to use Area Code 612
To make a phone call in Area Code 612, you will need to dial:
- The area code and number of the person or business you are calling (e.g., 612-123-4567).
- Your phone number followed by the area code if you are making an outbound call (e.g., 123-456-7890). If this is an incoming call, you can simply answer it as usual without having to dial anything else first (e.g., 123456 78910).
If your cell phone has voicemail service, then there should be options available for listening to messages left on your voicemail account either locally or long distance depending on where they were left from originally
How to get this area code using IPPBX
IPPBX can provide area code 612 phone numbers in all parts of the state. If you want to get an area code 612 number, you can use our service and we will assign you a new phone number with this area code.
Conclusion
The Minneapolis area code is a part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) area code system. It was created in 1947 as part of an expansion of area codes throughout the United States and Canada. We hope that this article has helped you better understand Above information can also be found at Area Code Location