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954 Area Code
Area code 954 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 754, so 10-digit dialing is required.
Last updated October 1, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Where is the 954 area code?
954 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 954 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 954
Broward County.
Time zone note: Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
954 overlay codes and dialing
The 954 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 954 area code
954 went into service on September 11, 1995, created when it was split from 305. It serves Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding part of Florida, and today shares its territory with overlay code 754. For how codes are created, split, and overlaid, see how area codes work.
Is 954 a scam or spam risk?
954 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 954 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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Quick answers
954 area code FAQ
Where is the 954 area code?
The 954 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 954 area code?
Cities in the 954 area code include Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise and Deerfield Beach.
What time zone is 954 in?
954 is in the Eastern Time zone. Most of Florida is Eastern; the western Panhandle (around Pensacola) is Central.
What is the overlay for the 954 area code?
954 shares its territory with 754. Both codes (754, 954) serve the same area, so 10-digit dialing is required for every call.
When did the 954 area code start?
954 went into service on September 11, 1995.
Do I have to dial 10 digits for 954?
Yes. Because 954 is an overlay area, you must dial the full 10-digit number (area code + 7 digits) for every call.
Is 954 a toll-free or premium code?
No. 954 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.