Area code 218
Area code 218 serves Duluth and nearby parts of Minnesota, including Moorhead, Brainerd and Bemidji. It is on Central Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Area code 218 at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Main city | Duluth |
| Time zone | Central Time |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Cities in 218
- Duluth
- Moorhead
- Brainerd
- Bemidji
An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.
When you can call a 218 number
Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 218 number, shown in your own time zone.
General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.
| If you’re on | You can call 218 between |
|---|---|
| Eastern | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Central | 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Mountain | 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Arizona | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Pacific | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
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Questions about 218
What time zone is area code 218?
Area code 218 is on Central Time. It observes daylight saving time.
Where is area code 218?
Area code 218 is in Minnesota. Its main city is Duluth, and it also covers Moorhead, Brainerd and Bemidji.
What are the legal hours to call a 218 number?
Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.