Fort Collins, Colorado

Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7) · CO ·

About Area Codes in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado is served by area code 970, which was established in 1995 as a geographic split from a larger area code region. The city falls within the Mountain time zone (UTC-7). All calls to and from Fort Collins use the 970 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is Fort Collins, Colorado?
Fort Collins, Colorado uses area code 970.
What time zone is Fort Collins in?
Fort Collins is in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Fort Collins?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Fort Collins. However, 10-digit dialing is always accepted and required for long-distance calls.
When was area code 970 created?
Area code 970 was established in 1995 as a geographic split from a larger area code region to serve the growing population.
What cities share area code 970 with Fort Collins?
Other cities sharing area code 970 with Fort Collins include Craig, Durango, Evans, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, among others.

Fort Collins, CO · Mountain Time Zone