Durango, Colorado

Where Is Area Code 970?

Area code 970 is in Colorado. It serves much of northern, western, and southern Colorado outside the Denver metro area and the Colorado Springs area. Durango is one of the cities in the 970 area code.

Area code 970 covers major cities and communities such as Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Loveland, Aspen, Vail, Durango, Steamboat Springs, and Glenwood Springs. It also serves parts of many counties across the Western Slope, northern Front Range communities outside metro Denver, and southern mountain areas, including La Plata County, where Durango is located.

Area code 970 includes well-known Colorado landmarks and regions. These include Rocky Mountain National Park, Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez, the San Juan Mountains near Durango, and ski areas such as Aspen and Vail. The area code spans plains, mountain valleys, and high desert landscapes.

History of Area Code 970

Area code 970 was created on April 2, 1995. It was split from area code 303, which had originally covered all of Colorado. The split happened as Colorado added more residents, businesses, and telephone lines in the late 20th century.

Area code 970 has not been overlaid or split since it was created. Colorado later added other area codes in different parts of the state, including 719 in 1988, 720 in 1998, and 983 in 2022, but 970 remained in place for its service region. This kept 970 as the main geographic code for a large part of rural and mountain Colorado.

Key Facts About Area Code 970

• Area code 970 is a Colorado geographic area code, and Durango is one of the cities it serves.
• Area code 970 was established on April 2, 1995, in a split from area code 303.
• Area code 970 serves communities in the Mountain Time Zone.
• Area code 970 covers major Colorado cities including Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Loveland, Durango, Aspen, and Vail.
• Area code 970 includes Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
• Area code 970 includes Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, near Cortez.
• Area code 970 covers a large multi-region part of Colorado, including the Western Slope, mountain resort areas, and parts of northern and southern Colorado.
• Area code 970 is a local geographic area code, not a toll-free code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 970 in?

Area code 970 is in Colorado.

What major cities use area code 970?

Major cities in area code 970 include Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Greeley, Loveland, Durango, Aspen, Vail, Steamboat Springs, and Glenwood Springs.

Is area code 970 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 970 is a geographic area code.