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651 · MINNESOTA AREA CODE

Get a 651 area code phone number for Minneapolis.

The 651 area code serves Minnesota (MN), covering Minneapolis and surrounding communities. A local 651 number builds trust with customers in the Midwest region.

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(651)555-0140
City
Minneapolis, MN
Provisioned
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  • Call forwarding
    Ring any device, anywhere
  • Voicemail-to-email
    Transcripts in your inbox
  • Two-way SMS / MMS
    Text from your 651 line
WHAT IS · 651 AREA CODE

What is the 651 area code?

The 651 area code serves Minnesota (MN), covering Minneapolis and surrounding communities. A local 651 number builds trust with customers in the Midwest region.

1995
Year introduced
Minnesota area code
5.7M+
Population
Minnesota residents
UTC-6
Time zone
Central
6+
Cities covered
Across Minnesota
7
MN area codes
218 · 320 · 507
What is 651

The 651 area code serves Minnesota (MN), covering Minneapolis and surrounding communities. A local 651 number builds trust with customers in the Midwest region.

Key facts
Area Code651
StateMinnesota (MN)
RegionMidwest
Time zoneCentral Time (CT) · UTC-6
All codes218 · 320 · 507 · 612 · 651 · 763 · 952
CITIES & COVERAGE

Cities served by area code 651.

From Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park 651 covers the Midwest region of Minnesota.

6+
Cities
5.7M+
Residents
1995
Year introduced
UTC-6
Central
651 · Minnesota
651 · Minnesota
MinneapolisPrimary
Minnesota, MN
Saint PaulCore
Minnesota, MN
RochesterCore
Minnesota, MN
DuluthArea
Minnesota, MN
BloomingtonArea
Minnesota, MN
Brooklyn ParkArea
Minnesota, MN
WHY 651 · FOUR REASONS

Why choose a 651 number?

Four reasons a local 651 number outperforms a toll-free or out-of-area line in Minnesota.

01

Authentic Minneapolis presence

A 651 number tells Minneapolis customers you're local and local numbers get answered far more often than toll-free lines.

02

Win more Minneapolis customers

Local numbers in Minnesota are answered up to 4× more often. A 651 number signals genuine Midwest presence.

03

Recognised in Midwest

Active since 1995, 651 is instantly recognised across Minnesota as a legitimate local area code.

04

Live in Minneapolis in 60 seconds

Activate a 651 number instantly and route every call, text, and voicemail to any device anywhere in the world.

14 FEATURES · ZERO ADD-ONS

Everything included on every 651 number.

Fourteen professional capabilities built into every 651 number in Minnesota hover any row to spotlight what it does and what's included.

STACK · CALLING01 / 14

Call forwarding

Redirect every call to any device mobile, desk phone, or laptop. Set rules by time, caller, or team.

Mobile, desk, laptop
Time-based rules
Per-team logic
Failover backup
CallingIncluded
STACK · CALLING02 / 14

Voicemail

A full visual voicemail inbox listen in-app, read AI transcripts, or get recordings delivered to your email.

Visual inbox
AI transcription
Email delivery
Unlimited storage
CallingIncluded
STACK · CALLING03 / 14

Voicemail-to-email

Every voicemail is instantly transcribed by AI and emailed read the message without pressing play.

Instant delivery
AI accuracy
Searchable history
Thread replies
CallingIncluded
STACK · CALLING04 / 14

Custom greetings

Upload or record professional greetings for your main line, hold queue, and after-hours no studio required.

Per-number greetings
Hold music
After-hours message
Seasonal updates
CallingIncluded
STACK · MESSAGING05 / 14

Two-way SMS / MMS

Send and receive texts, photos, and files from your local business number on any device.

Photo & video MMS
Shared team inbox
Full message history
Group messaging
MessagingIncluded
STACK · MESSAGING06 / 14

SMS auto-replies

Set keyword triggers or business-hours rules to fire instant automated replies so callers get a response even when your team is off.

Keyword triggers
Schedule-based rules
Custom response text
Opt-out handling
MessagingIncluded
STACK · ROUTING07 / 14

Auto-attendant / IVR

A drag-and-drop call menu routes every caller to the right department no receptionist, no manual intervention.

Multi-level menus
Voice or keypress
Department routing
24/7 operation
RoutingIncluded
STACK · ROUTING08 / 14

Call queuing

Place callers in a branded hold queue so your team handles every single call no busy signal, no missed opportunity.

Custom hold music
Position announcer
Callback option
Queue analytics
RoutingIncluded
STACK · ROUTING09 / 14

Business hours routing

Different routing rules for open hours, after hours, and holidays fully time-zone aware.

Day & time rules
Holiday schedules
Time-zone aware
After-hours voicemail
RoutingIncluded
STACK · ROUTING10 / 14

Simultaneous ring

Ring every device on your team at once whoever picks up first gets the call. Zero missed calls.

Ring all devices
First-answer wins
Zero missed calls
Team fallback
RoutingIncluded
STACK · ROUTING11 / 14

Local caller ID

Every outbound call shows your local area code number so customers always see a trusted local number.

Outbound local display
Per-user settings
Verified caller ID
Campaign override
RoutingIncluded
STACK · INSIGHTS12 / 14

Call recording

Record calls automatically or on demand. Stored securely in the cloud for compliance, QA, and onboarding.

Auto or on-demand
Secure cloud storage
Downloadable files
Compliance-ready
InsightsIncluded
STACK · INSIGHTS13 / 14

Call analytics

Live dashboards show call volume, peak hours, team performance, and per-number breakdowns.

Live dashboard
Peak-hour charts
Team metrics
CSV export
InsightsIncluded
STACK · INSIGHTS14 / 14

Number portability

Bring your existing number to TKOS at no charge with zero downtime. Your calls keep routing normally throughout the transfer.

Free port-in
510 day transfer
Zero downtime
All carriers supported
InsightsIncluded
HOW TO GET · UNDER 5 MINUTES

How to get a 651 phone number.

Four steps. Five minutes. No technical setup, no hardware required.

01
Step one

Pick a 651 number

Search available 651 numbers by city or prefix, or port your existing Minneapolis number for free.

  • Filter 651 by city or prefix
  • Vanity sequences supported
  • Free number porting
02
Step two

Choose a plan

Flexible monthly plans for any team size every 651 feature included on every plan.

  • Month-to-month or annual
  • All features on every plan
  • No setup or hardware fees
03
Step three

Configure & activate

Set up forwarding, voicemail, and IVR from the dashboard your 651 number is live in seconds.

  • Drag-and-drop IVR builder
  • Forward to any device
  • Time-zone aware routing
04
Step four

Start taking calls

Receive 651 calls and texts on any device in Minnesota no hardware, no carrier delays.

  • Mobile, desk, browser, laptop
  • Live analytics from call #1
  • 24/7 expert support
COVERAGE DIRECTORY

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Pick a region, then select any state to see every active area code with city coverage, time zones, and a number-picker shortcut.

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ArkansasAR
479501870
CaliforniaCA
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ColoradoCO
303719720970
ConnecticutCT
203475860959
DelawareDE
302
FloridaFL
239305321352386407561689727754772786813850863904941954
GeorgiaGA
229404470478678706762770912
HawaiiHI
808
IdahoID
208986
IllinoisIL
217224309312331618630708773779815847872
IndianaIN
219260317463574765812930
IowaIA
319515563641712
FAQ

651 area code questions, answered.

Everything you need to know before getting a virtual 651 phone number. Our team is one click away for anything else.

The 651 area code was introduced in 1995 and serves the Midwest region of Minnesota.

Yes. TKOS supports unlimited extensions on any 651 number. Assign extensions to individual team members or departments — callers dial the main 651 number and press the extension to reach the right person.

TKOS automatically fails over to the backup number you configure. If your internet goes down, 651 calls roll to a cell phone or another number instantly — so customers always reach someone without knowing there was an issue.

Yes. Studies consistently show local area code numbers are answered up to 4× more often than toll-free or out-of-state numbers. A 651 number signals to Minneapolis and Saint Paul customers that you're a genuine local business.

Yes. Outbound calls from TKOS always display your 651 number on the recipient's caller ID — giving customers a familiar local Minnesota number to call back.

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