Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Where Is Area Code 954?

Area code 954 is in southeastern Florida. It serves most of Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale and many nearby cities. Broward County sits between Palm Beach County to the north and Miami-Dade County to the south.

Major cities and communities in area code 954 include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Sunrise, Davie, Plantation, and Deerfield Beach. The area also includes parts of Weston, Hallandale Beach, Tamarac, and Lauderdale Lakes. Fort Lauderdale is the best-known city in the 954 area.

This area includes Atlantic coast communities and inland suburbs. Notable places in the region include Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, and the beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The county is also known for the Intracoastal Waterway and a large network of canals.

History of Area Code 954

Area code 954 was created on September 11, 1995. It was split from area code 305 as South Florida added more residents, businesses, and phone lines. The split gave Broward County its own area code apart from Miami-Dade County.

Area code 754 later overlaid 954 on August 1, 2001. That overlay means both area codes now serve the same geographic area in Broward County. The change reflected continued demand for new phone numbers in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding cities.

Key Facts About Area Code 954

• Area code 954 is a Florida area code, and Fort Lauderdale is its best-known major city.
• Area code 954 primarily serves Broward County in southeastern Florida.
• Area code 954 was created on September 11, 1995, in a split from area code 305.
• Area code 754 overlaid area code 954 on August 1, 2001, and both codes now serve the same area.
• Area code 954 is in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Broward County had a population of 1,944,375 in the 2020 United States Census.
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades are both located in the 954 service area.
• Nova Southeastern University in Davie and Broward College in Fort Lauderdale are located in the area served by 954.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state is area code 954 in?

Area code 954 is in Florida.

What major cities use area code 954?

Major cities that use area code 954 include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Sunrise, Davie, and Plantation.

Is area code 954 a toll-free number?

No. Area code 954 is a geographic area code for Broward County, Florida.