Where Is Area Code 320 Located?

Area code 320 covers Saint Cloud and surrounding areas in Minnesota. It was activated in 1996 as an overlay of area code 612. For the full picture, see all Minnesota area codes.

Quick Facts: Area Code 320

State	Minnesota
Primary city	Saint Cloud
Cities also served	Saint Cloud, Willmar, Alexandria, Hutchinson, Little Falls, Sartell, Buffalo, Morris
Time zone	Central (UTC-6 / UTC-5 DST)
Year established	March 17, 1996
Original 1947 NPA?	No
Parent code	612
Overlay codes	None
Currently in use?	Yes, actively assigned
Ten-digit dialing required?	Yes

Cities Served by Area Code 320

Area code 320 serves Central Minnesota, excluding the Twin Cities metro region, including the following cities and communities:

• Saint Cloud
• Willmar
• Alexandria
• Hutchinson
• Little Falls
• Sartell
• Buffalo
• Morris

Nearby area codes covering the same broader region include: 218, 507, 612, 651, 763, 952.

How to Get a 320 Phone Number

There are three ways to get a phone number with the 320 area code, each suited to a different need:

1. Buy from a premium-number specialist. Companies that hold curated inventories of specific area codes can sell you a 320 number directly, often with a one-time fee and ownership transferred to you (no recurring carrier fees). This is the option for picking a specific memorable number, or for getting an area code that most carriers won’t let you request. Browse our 320 inventory.
2. Sign up with a VoIP carrier. Voice-over-IP services (such as Google Voice, OpenPhone, Grasshopper, and many others) can typically provision a 320 number on request, especially for active overlay codes. You won’t usually get to pick the specific number, but you’ll get a working line in the area code. This is the cheapest option for anyone who doesn’t need a particular number.
3. Port an existing 320 number. If you already have a 320 phone number with another carrier, you can transfer it (port it) to a new service provider while keeping the number. This works for landlines, cell phones, and VoIP services, though landlines outside of Minnesota sometimes can’t accept inbound ports of 320 numbers due to 911 routing rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 320 area code still in use?
Yes. 320 is actively assigned to new phone lines in Central Minnesota, excluding the Twin Cities metro region.

What is the parent area code of 320?
Area code 320 is an overlay of 612. Both codes serve the same region of Minnesota.

Can I get a 320 number if I don't live in Minnesota?
Yes. Phone numbers are no longer tied to a physical address. With VoIP service or a number broker, you can hold a 320 number from anywhere in the world. The number routes to whatever device or carrier you specify.

Is 320 a scam area code?
No. 320 is a legitimate, active area code for Central Minnesota, excluding the Twin Cities metro region. Like any area code, scammers occasionally spoof 320 caller IDs, but the code itself is heavily used by real Minnesota businesses, government offices, and residents.

What cities are in the 320 area code?
Area code 320 serves a large swath of central Minnesota. Major cities include Saint Cloud, Willmar, Alexandria, Hutchinson, Little Falls, Sartell, Buffalo, and Morris, among roughly 140 communities across dozens of counties.

When was area code 320 created?
Area code 320 went into service on March 17, 1996, as a split from area code 612. It was the fourth area code assigned in Minnesota and the first new one in the state in 42 years.

Does area code 320 have an overlay?
No. As of 2026, area code 320 has no overlay and remains the sole area code for central Minnesota outside the Twin Cities metro. Seven-digit local dialing is still permitted within the 320 numbering plan area.

What time zone is the 320 area code in?
The 320 area code is in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6, UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time).

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