952 Area Code

The 952 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Minnesota, USA. It was created on March 10, 2001 when it split from the 612 area code to provide numbering capacity for the rapidly growing suburbs southwest of Minneapolis. The 952 area code covers key portions of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including many of Minneapolis�s western and southern suburbs, retail and corporate centers, and residential communities.

Understanding the 952 Area Code

The 952 area code serves a diverse mix of suburban communities that form an important part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. The region includes major shopping and employment hubs, extensive residential neighborhoods, and recreational lakes. Notable features include large retail destinations, corporate headquarters, and proximity to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The area supports landline, mobile, VoIP and business telecommunications across residential, commercial and industrial zones.

952 Area Code Map and Location

The 952 area code map covers southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis within Hennepin, Scott and Carver Counties, and portions of Dakota County. Typical communities and counties associated with 952 include:

  • Hennepin County (southwest portion)
  • Scott County
  • Carver County
  • Portions of Dakota County (fringe areas)

Major Cities and Communities in the 952 Area Code

  • Bloomington
  • Eden Prairie
  • Edina
  • Minnetonka
  • Burnsville
  • Chanhassen
  • Chaska
  • Shakopee
  • Prior Lake
  • Savage
  • Hopkins

ZIP Codes in the 952 Area Code

Representative ZIP codes within the 952 area include:

  • 55420 - Bloomington, MN
  • 55344 - Eden Prairie, MN
  • 55345 - Minnetonka, MN
  • 55306 - Burnsville, MN
  • 55318 - Chaska, MN
  • 55379 - Shakopee, MN
  • 55372 - Prior Lake, MN
  • 55346 - Hopkins, MN

Time Zone

The 952 area code is located in the Central Time Zone (CT) and observes Daylight Saving Time:

  • Standard Time: UTC -6
  • Daylight Saving Time: UTC -5

Dialing & Phone Service

  • Overlay Code: None � 952 is a split from 612.
  • Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is commonly required.
  • Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 952 + 7-digit number
  • International: +1 952 + local number
  • Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business

What Area Code is 952? / Where is Area Code 952?

What area code is 952? � The 952 area code is a Minnesota telephone area code serving the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis within the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Where is area code 952 located? � The 952 area code is located in Minnesota, USA, covering cities such as Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Burnsville and surrounding suburbs.

What�s area code 952? � It is the numbering plan area created in 2001 from a split of 612 to provide more phone numbers for the growing suburban and commercial communities in the southwest portion of the Twin Cities metro.

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the 952 area code?

The 952 area code is a telephone area code serving Minneapolis�s southwest suburbs and portions of the Twin Cities metro.

When was the 952 area code created?

It was created on March 10, 2001, as a split from the 612 area code.

Where is area code 952 located?

It covers southwestern suburbs such as Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Burnsville, and Shakopee.

Does 952 have an overlay code?

No. The 952 area code does not currently have an overlay.

What time zone is 952 in?

Central Time Zone (CT).

What major cities are in the 952 area code?

Major cities include Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Burnsville, and Shakopee.

952 Area Code