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941 Area Code
Area code 941 is in Florida, serving southwest Florida's Suncoast: Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. It is in the Eastern Time zone.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 941 area code?
941 is a Florida area code covering southwest Florida's Suncoast: Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. In the wider directory it sits in the South region.
Cities in the 941 area code
- Sarasota
- North Port
- Bradenton
- Port Charlotte
- Venice
- Punta Gorda
- Palmetto
- Lakewood Ranch
- Englewood
- Longboat Key
- Nokomis
- Osprey
- Ellenton
Counties served by 941
Sarasota County, Manatee County and Charlotte County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
Dialing 941
Sarasota, FL is currently served by the single area code 941, with no overlay. Ten-digit dialing (area code + seven-digit number) always works and is increasingly the norm nationwide; some local calls may still connect with seven digits. If a future overlay is added, 10-digit dialing would become mandatory.
From outside the US, dial +1 941 followed by the seven-digit number.
History of the 941 area code
941 went into service on May 28, 1995, created when it was split from 813. It serves Sarasota and the surrounding part of Florida. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 941 a scam or spam risk?
941 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 941 number on your screen is no guarantee the caller is in Sarasota, FL or trustworthy. See spam & scam-risk area codes for how spoofing works and how to respond.
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Quick answers
941 area code FAQ
Where is the 941 area code?
The 941 area code is in Florida, covering southwest Florida's Suncoast: Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, in the South region.
What cities are in the 941 area code?
Cities in the 941 area code include Sarasota, North Port, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, Venice, Punta Gorda, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood and Longboat Key.
What time zone is 941 in?
941 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
When did the 941 area code start?
941 went into service on May 28, 1995.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 941?
Ten-digit dialing always works, and many areas now require it; some local calls in this area may still connect with seven digits.
Is 941 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 941 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.