Where is Area Code 651?
Area code 651 is located in the state of Minnesota. It primarily serves the eastern part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The major cities, counties, and regions covered by area code 651 include:
- Saint Paul
- Eagan
- Woodbury
- Maplewood
- Inver Grove Heights
- Roseville
- Cottage Grove
- Hastings
- White Bear Lake
- South St. Paul
For more information about the regions covered by area code 651, visit the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
121 7th Place E, Suite 350, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
Phone local: (651)-296-0406
Toll Free: (800)-657-3782
E-mail: consumer.puc@state.mn.us
What time zone is 651 area code in the USA?
The 651 area code is located in the Central Time Zone (CT) of the United States. This time zone observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central Daylight Time (CDT) during the warmer months. For accurate timekeeping, refer to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
History of the 651 Area Code
The 651 area code was created in 1998 as a result of a split from the 612 area code. This change was necessary due to the rapid growth in the region and the increasing demand for new telephone numbers. The split was designed to provide a sufficient supply of numbers to accommodate the expanding population and technological advancements. For more details on area code changes, visit the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA).
NANPA Mailing Address
One Tower Center Boulevard
Suite 800
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
NANPA Customer Support
Tel: 1-866-623-2282
Email: support@nanpa.com
Fax: 571-363-3838
How Many People Use the 651 Area Code?
The 651 area code serves a population of over 1.2 million people. This figure represents the residents within the geographic boundaries of the area code, encompassing several cities and communities in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area. For more demographic information, consult the U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Census Bureau
4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233
Tel: 301-763-INFO (4636) or 800-923-8282
Is the 651 Area Code Toll-Free?
The 651 area code is a geographic area code, not a toll-free number. It is designated for a specific region in Minnesota and is used for local calls within that area. Toll-free numbers in the United States typically begin with the prefixes 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, or 833. For more information on toll-free numbers, visit the Federal Communications Commission.
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554
Tel: 1-888-CALL FCC (225-5322)
https://www.fcc.gov/