Prefix 612-357 — Twin Cities, MN
- Area code
- 612
- Prefix (NXX)
- 357
- Rate center
- Twin Cities
- State
- Minnesota
- Time zone
- Central
- Code holder
- CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN
- OCN
- 5816
- Pooled
- Yes (thousands-block pooling)
- Assigned
- 2017-03-16
- LATA
- 628
612-357 identifies a block of numbers in Twin Cities, MN, within the 612 area code. Every US prefix is tied to exactly one rate center; this one is Twin Cities.
The rate center lies in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. The serving LATA is 628. Local time follows the Central zone.
Treat the on-screen number as a hint, not evidence — 612-357 can be spoofed like any US prefix. If a call feels off, verify through an official callback number and file a complaint with the FCC or FTC.
NANPA's central-office code records list CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN (OCN 5816) as the code holder, assigned March 16, 2017. Because 612-357 participates in thousands-block pooling, individual 1,000-number blocks may belong to other carriers than the code holder.
Neighboring prefixes
| Prefix | Rate center | Code holder |
|---|---|---|
| 612-354 | Twin Cities | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 612-355 | Twin Cities | MCIMETRO ACCESS TRANSMISSION SERVICES LLC |
| 612-356 | Twin Cities | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - IL |
| 612-358 | Twin Cities | METROPCS, INC. |
| 612-359 | Twin Cities | QWEST CORPORATION |
| 612-360 | Twin Cities | CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN |
FAQ
Where is 612-357 located?
The prefix is assigned to the Twin Cities rate center in MN, area code 612. It is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Which company owns 612-357 numbers?
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - MN holds the code, but the prefix is pooled — individual thousands-blocks can be assigned to other carriers, and numbers may be ported to any provider.
Is a call from 612-357 safe to answer?
The prefix itself says nothing about the caller. Legitimate Twin Cities businesses and spoofed robocalls can both display it. Never share personal data with an unverified inbound caller.