970 Area Code
The 970 area code is a telephone area code in the state of Colorado, USA. It was created in 1995 as a split from the original 303 area code to serve northern and western Colorado as population and telephone demand grew. The 970 area code covers a large, mostly non-metropolitan region that includes Front Range suburbs, mountain resort towns, agricultural valleys, and Western Slope communities such as Fort Collins, Greeley, Grand Junction, Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, and Durango.
Understanding the 970 Area Code
The 970 area code serves a geographically large and diverse portion of Colorado � from the northern Front Range and plains down across the mountain corridors to the Western Slope. Economy and character vary widely: agricultural and energy activity on the plains and Western Slope, major university and research presence in Fort Collins (Colorado State University), and international tourism in mountain resort towns (skiing, outdoor recreation). Telecommunications in the 970 area support residential, commercial, government, and tourism needs across cities, small towns, and rural exchanges.
970 Area Code Map and Location
The 970 area code map covers much of northern and western Colorado. Counties commonly served (in whole or part) include:
- Larimer County
- Weld County
- Pitkin County
- Garfield County
- Mesa County
- Eagle County
- Routt County
- La Plata County
- Delta County
- Montrose County
Major Cities and Communities in the 970 Area Code
- Fort Collins
- Greeley
- Grand Junction
- Aspen
- Vail
- Steamboat Springs
- Durango
- Glenwood Springs
- Craig
- Pagosa Springs
ZIP Codes in the 970 Area Code
Representative ZIP codes served by the 970 area include:
- 80521 - Fort Collins, CO
- 80631 - Greeley, CO
- 81501 - Grand Junction, CO
- 81611 - Aspen, CO
- 81657 - Vail, CO
- 80487 - Steamboat Springs, CO
- 81301 - Durango, CO
- 81601 - Glenwood Springs, CO
Time Zone
The 970 area code is located in the Mountain Time Zone (MT) and observes Daylight Saving Time:
- Standard Time: UTC -7
- Daylight Saving Time: UTC -6
Dialing & Phone Service
- Overlay Code: None � 970 is a distinct NPA carved from 303 in 1995.
- Local Dialing: 10-digit dialing (area code + number) is commonly required; follow local carrier guidance.
- Long-Distance (U.S./Canada): 1 + 970 + 7-digit number
- International: +1 970 + local number
- Services: Landline, Mobile, VoIP, Business
What Area Code is 970? / Where is Area Code 970?
What area code is 970? � The 970 area code is a Colorado telephone area code serving northern and western parts of the state, including the Front Range suburbs and the Western Slope.
Where is area code 970 located? � The 970 area code is located in Colorado, USA, covering communities from Fort Collins and Greeley west to Grand Junction and down to mountain resort towns such as Aspen and Vail.
What�s area code 970? � It is the numbering plan area created in 1995 from a split of 303 to expand phone number capacity across Colorado�s growing Front Range and Western Slope regions.
Map
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 970 area code?
The 970 area code is a telephone area code serving northern and western Colorado, including Fort Collins, Greeley, Grand Junction, Aspen, Vail, and Durango.
When was the 970 area code created?
It was created in 1995 as a split from the 303 area code.
Where is area code 970 located?
It covers much of northern and western Colorado � the Front Range suburbs and the Western Slope.
Does 970 have an overlay code?
No. The 970 area code currently does not have an overlay.
What time zone is 970 in?
Mountain Time Zone (MT).
What major cities are in the 970 area code?
Major cities include Fort Collins, Greeley, Grand Junction, Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, and Durango.
