Area Code 970: Fort Collins, Colorado
970 is a telephone area code serving Colorado, including Fort Collins, Grand Junction. It is part of the North American Numbering Plan and is dialed with the country code +1.
Numbers beginning with 970 are located in Colorado, United States (NANP region: North/West). The code covers Fort Collins, Grand Junction.
How to Dial Area Code 970
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| Anywhere in the US or Canada | 1 970 XXX-XXXX (10-digit dialing: 970 + 7-digit number) |
| Local call inside the same area code | 7-digit number in most areas; 10 digits where an overlay code is active |
| From the UK or Europe | 00 1 970 XXX XXXX |
| From Australia | 0011 1 970 XXX XXXX |
| From a mobile phone anywhere | +1 970 XXX XXXX |
Whatever country you are calling from, the + symbol replaces the exit code. Save the contact as +1 970 XXXXXXX and it will dial correctly from any phone in the world.
Time Zone for Area Code 970
Calls to a 970 number ring in the America/Denver time zone, standard offset UTC-07:00. Daylight saving time applies here, so the offset moves forward one hour from March to November.
Cities and Communities Served by 970
The following places fall inside the 970 calling area:
Other Area Codes in Colorado
These codes also serve Colorado. Area codes are assigned by the North American Numbering Plan Administration (NANPA).
| Area Code | Cities / Coverage |
|---|---|
| 303 | Denver |
| 719 | Colorado Springs, Pueblo |
| 720 | Denver (overlay) |
| 983 | Denver (overlay) |
See all 5 area codes in Colorado →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is area code 970?
Area code 970 is in Colorado, United States. It covers Fort Collins, Grand Junction.
What time zone is area code 970 in?
Area code 970 rings in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-07:00 standard).
Do I need to dial 1 before area code 970?
Yes, for a long-distance call inside the US and Canada you dial 1 first, then 970, then the seven-digit number. The 1 is the North American long-distance trunk prefix — it is not the country code. From outside North America you dial your exit code then 1 then 970.
Is area code 970 toll-free?
No. 970 is a standard geographic area code, so normal long-distance rates apply unless your plan includes them. Toll-free NANP codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888.