Colorado · Mountain Time

Area code 970

Area code 970 serves Fort Collins and nearby parts of Colorado, including Grand Junction, Greeley and Loveland. It is on Mountain Time, which observes daylight saving time.

Local time in 970
12:26 PM
Saturday, September 26 · MDT · UTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer

Area code 970 at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
Main cityFort Collins
Time zoneMountain Time
UTC offsetUTC−7 in winter, UTC−6 in summer
Daylight saving timeYes

Cities in 970

  • Fort Collins
  • Grand Junction
  • Greeley
  • Loveland

An area code shows where a number was first assigned. Mobile numbers keep their area code when people move, so the person you’re calling may be somewhere else.

When you can call a 970 number

Federal telemarketing rules under the TCPA allow sales calls between 8 AM and 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Here is that window for a 970 number, shown in your own time zone.

General information, not legal advice. Some states add rules for Sundays, holidays or the number of calls. See our calling hours guide.

If you’re onYou can call 970 between
Eastern10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Central9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Mountain8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Arizona7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Pacific7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Questions about 970

What time zone is area code 970?

Area code 970 is on Mountain Time. It observes daylight saving time.

Where is area code 970?

Area code 970 is in Colorado. Its main city is Fort Collins, and it also covers Grand Junction, Greeley and Loveland.

What are the legal hours to call a 970 number?

Under the federal TCPA, sales calls are allowed from 8 AM to 9 PM in the called person’s local time. Personal and informational calls are not limited by these hours.