952 area code — Twin Cities, MN geographic
If a call shows area code 952, the number was issued in the Twin Cities area — a code active since 2000, on Central time. Keep in mind the code identifies where the number was registered; the person calling may be elsewhere.
The code currently holds 339 working prefixes, held by 34 different carriers. Of these, 180 are pooled prefixes shared by multiple carriers. Numbers are anchored to 3 rate centers — billing localities that fix where each prefix belongs.
Local calls inside 952 are dialed 10D; 1+10 digit permissible at service provider discretion..
The code was carved out of 612 (2000).
To check where a specific 952 number was issued, look up its six-digit prefix; to check who is actually calling, ignore the display and verify through an official callback number — caller ID is assertable and routinely spoofed.
Largest localities in 952
| Locality (rate center) | Active prefixes | Also served by |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities | 328 | 612, 651, 763 |
| Norwood | 8 | — |
| New Prague | 3 | — |
FAQ
Why am I getting spam calls from 952 numbers?
Scammers spoof recognizable area codes so calls look local or familiar. A displayed 952 number does not prove the call originated there — see our guide to spotting spoofed calls.
Where is a 952 number from?
952 is assigned to Twin Cities and surrounding areas of Minnesota in the Central time zone. The three digits after the area code (the prefix) narrow it down to a rate center.
Is 952 a toll-free number?
No. 952 is a geographic code; calls are billed like any other domestic call. Toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.