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754 Area Code
Area code 754 is in Florida, serving Broward County in southeast Florida, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. It is in the Eastern Time zone. It shares its territory with overlay code 954, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 754 area code?
754 is a Florida area code covering Broward County in southeast Florida, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 754 area code
- Fort Lauderdale
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Miramar
- Coral Springs
- Pompano Beach
- Davie
- Plantation
- Sunrise
- Deerfield Beach
- Weston
- Margate
- Tamarac
- Coconut Creek
Counties served by 754
Broward County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
754 overlay codes and dialing
The 754 territory is covered by an overlay of 2 area codes: 754, 954. All of them serve the same geographic area, and the original code is 954. Because more than one code covers the same ground, 10-digit dialing is mandatory — you must dial the area code for every local call. New phone lines may be assigned any of these codes.
History of the 754 area code
754 went into service on August 1, 2001 as an overlay of 954, relieving number exhaustion in the Fort Lauderdale area. Rather than splitting the region, the overlay lets existing customers keep their numbers while new lines draw from the added code. Learn more in our overlay guide.
Is 754 a scam or spam risk?
754 is a legitimate geographic area code, not a premium or toll line, so a call from it costs you nothing extra. That said, scammers frequently spoof real local area codes to look familiar on caller ID. A genuine 754 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Fort Lauderdale, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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754 area code FAQ
Where is the 754 area code?
The 754 area code is in Florida, covering Broward County in southeast Florida, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, in the South region.
What cities are in the 754 area code?
Cities in the 754 area code include Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise and Deerfield Beach.
What time zone is 754 in?
754 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
What is the overlay for the 754 area code?
754 shares its territory with 954. Both codes (754, 954) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 754 area code start?
754 went into service on August 1, 2001 as an overlay of 954.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 754?
Yes. Because 754 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 754 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 754 is a standard geographic area code, so calling it costs the same as any local or long-distance call on your plan. Toll-free calls use 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844 or 833.