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Area Code 970 Location & Details

State / Region: Colorado • Country: United States

Major Cities Covered: Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction, Windsor, Fountain, Evans, Johnstown, Montrose, Firestone

Standard Dial Format
+1 (970) XXX-XXXX
Country Code: +1 (NANP Format)
What State is Area Code 970?
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Country Territory
United States
970 Area Code Time Zone
Mountain
970 Overlay Codes
748

Area Code 970 Geographic Map

Interactive location bounds and coverage area for Colorado (Mountain Timezone)

Lat: 39.67° • Lng: -106.10°
📍 Geographic Center: ColoradoMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where is Area Code 970 Located?

Telephone area code 970 is assigned to Colorado in United States. It serves cities and metropolitan communities including Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction, Windsor, Fountain, Evans, Johnstown, Montrose, Firestone.

Historical Context & Area Code Overlay Information:970 serves Colorado (United States).

For local and long-distance calls within area code 970, standard 10-digit dialing (970) XXX-XXXX applies.

Who Called Me from Area Code 970?

Received an unknown call, missed call, or text scam from area code 970? Here is how to trace who is calling from 970 area code and verify unknown numbers safely:

1.
Identify Missed Calls & Voicemails:

Legitimate contacts usually leave a detailed voicemail or caller ID record.

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Watch Out for Neighbor Spoofing:

Robocallers often fake incoming caller ID numbers using your local 970 prefix to boost pick-up rates.

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How to Call Area Code 970 & Dialing Format

When placing a phone call to a number in area code 970, follow the correct dialing format depending on your calling location:

  • Calling from inside the US / Canada (+1): Dial 1 + (970) + 7-digit number.
  • Calling from an international location outside +1: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g. 011 in US or + on mobile) + 1 + 970 + 7-digit number.
  • Do I need to dial area code 970 for local calls? Yes, 10-digit dialing (area code + line number) is mandatory across North American telephone networks.

Top Cities & Municipalities Served in Area Code 970

Urban centers, census places, and communities within the +1-970 calling area

50 Major Cities Listed
City NameCountyPopulation% of 970 Pop
Fort CollinsLarimer County171,50018.7%
GreeleyWeld County115,07312.6%
LovelandBroomfield County81,3878.9%
Grand JunctionMesa County71,8277.8%
WindsorWeld County43,8404.8%
FountainEl Paso County29,4503.2%
EvansWeld County22,5002.5%
JohnstownBroomfield County22,4332.5%
MontroseOuray County21,5832.4%
FirestoneBroomfield County20,1292.2%
DurangoLa Plata County19,7332.2%
FrederickBroomfield County18,2412.0%
BerthoudBroomfield County14,0801.5%
FruitaMesa County14,0031.5%
Steamboat SpringsRoutt County13,5571.5%
SterlingLogan County13,0541.4%
WellingtonLarimer County12,1691.3%
Fort MorganMorgan County11,8411.3%
SeveranceWeld County11,8411.3%
TimnathLarimer County11,6001.3%

Counties Covered by Area Code 970

Geographic county distribution and population coverage across Colorado

County NameTotal Population% of 970 Area% of County
Larimer County374,20022.0%54%
Weld County371,28022.0%54%
Broomfield County78,40319.2%100%
Mesa County161,4009.7%55%
Pitkin County16,7663.3%100%
El Paso County752,3563.2%4%
Ouray County5,1732.6%100%
La Plata County56,9302.5%40%
Routt County25,4712.5%88%
Eagle County54,6352.5%42%
Garfield County63,8202.1%31%
Morgan County30,3161.9%57%
Summit County31,6431.9%56%
Logan County20,6901.4%63%
Delta County32,2941.1%30%
Montezuma County26,6941.0%34%
Gunnison County17,4070.7%39%
Yuma County9,8730.4%35%

☎️Area Code 970 Exchange Prefixes & Carriers

Showing 50 of 786 central office 3-digit prefixes and assigned telecom carriers

57% Landline27% Wireless16% VoIP
PrefixLine UsageRate CenterAssigned CarrierAssign Date
(970) 200-💻VoIPGRAND JCTBANDWIDTH.COM CLEC, LLC - CON/A
(970) 201-📱WirelessGRAND JCTT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(970) 202-📞LandlineBERTHOUDAMERICAN MESSAGING SERVICES, LLCN/A
(970) 203-📞LandlineLOVELANDQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 204-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 205-📞LandlineASPENQWEST CORPORATION01/16/2001
(970) 206-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 207-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 208-📱WirelessGRAND JCTNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(970) 209-📱WirelessMONTROSENEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(970) 210-📱WirelessGRAND JCTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CON/A
(970) 211-📞LandlineXXXXXXXXXXMULTIPLE OCN LISTINGN/A
(970) 212-📞LandlineFT COLLINSLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CON/A
(970) 213-📱WirelessFT COLLINST-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(970) 214-📱WirelessFT COLLINSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(970) 215-📱WirelessFT COLLINSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(970) 216-📱WirelessGRAND JCTCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CON/A
(970) 217-📱WirelessFT COLLINSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CON/A
(970) 218-📱WirelessFT COLLINSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CON/A
(970) 219-📱WirelessFT COLLINSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CON/A
(970) 220-📞LandlineRANGELYUINTAH BASIN ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONSN/A
(970) 221-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 222-📱WirelessFT COLLINSCELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS - CON/A
(970) 223-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 224-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 225-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 226-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 227-📱WirelessFT COLLINSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(970) 228-📞LandlineWILLARDWILLARD TEL. CO.N/A
(970) 229-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 230-📱WirelessGLENWD SPGT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(970) 231-📱WirelessFT COLLINSNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLCN/A
(970) 232-📞LandlineFT COLLINSCOMCAST IP PHONE, LLCN/A
(970) 233-💻VoIPCOLLBRANONVOY, LLC - CO07/09/2007
(970) 234-📱WirelessGRAND JCTT-MOBILE USA, INC.N/A
(970) 235-📞LandlineESTES PARKELECTRIC LIGHTWAVE LLC DBA ALLSTREAM10/07/2009
(970) 236-📞LandlineASPENZIPPYTECH INCORPORATED07/06/2009
(970) 237-📞LandlineFT COLLINSQWEST CORPORATION05/01/2007
(970) 238-💻VoIPMARVELONVOY, LLC - CO07/10/2007
(970) 239-📞LandlineTELLURIDELEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - CO02/13/2001
(970) 240-📞LandlineMONTROSEQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 241-📞LandlineGRAND JCTQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 242-📞LandlineGRAND JCTQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 243-📞LandlineGRAND JCTQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 244-📞LandlineGRAND JCTQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 245-📞LandlineGRAND JCTQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 246-📞LandlineOTISCENTURYTEL OF EAGLE, INC. DBA CENTURYLINKN/A
(970) 247-📞LandlineDURANGOQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 248-📞LandlineGRAND JCTQWEST CORPORATIONN/A
(970) 249-📞LandlineMONTROSEQWEST CORPORATIONN/A

Frequently Asked Questions about Area Code 970

Where is area code 970 located?

Area code 970 is located in Colorado (United States), serving cities like Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction, Windsor, Fountain, Evans, Johnstown, Montrose, Firestone.

What timezone is area code 970?

Area code 970 operates in the Mountain timezone.

What state is area code 970?

Area code 970 is assigned to the state / telecom territory of Colorado.

Is area code 970 a scam or dangerous?

Area code 970 is an official geographic area code for Colorado. However, beware of robocaller spoofing.

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Overlay & Nearby Area Codes for Colorado

Explore neighboring telecom prefixes sharing geographical boundaries with area code 970.

748
Mountain
Area Code 748
Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Grand Junction, Windsor, Fountain, Evans, Johnstown, Montrose, Firestone
303
Mountain
Area Code 303
Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Centennial, Boulder, Longmont, Castle Rock
719
Mountain
Area Code 719
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, Monument, Alamosa, Trinidad, Woodland Park, Lamar, La Junta, Salida
720
Mountain
Area Code 720
Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Centennial, Boulder, Longmont, Castle Rock
983
Mountain
Area Code 983
Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Centennial, Boulder, Longmont, Castle Rock