Rifle, Colorado

Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7) · CO ·

About Area Codes in Rifle, Colorado

Rifle, 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 Rifle use the 970 area code prefix for local and long-distance dialing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area code is Rifle, Colorado?
Rifle, Colorado uses area code 970.
What time zone is Rifle in?
Rifle is in the Mountain time zone (UTC-7).
Do I need to dial 10 digits when calling Rifle?
Standard 7-digit dialing is used for local calls within Rifle. 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 Rifle?
Other cities sharing area code 970 with Rifle include Craig, Durango, Evans, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, among others.

Rifle, CO · Mountain Time Zone