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Area code 954

Area code 954 covers Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Map, time zone, overlays, carriers, the full list of prefixes and how to dial it.

State: Florida Major City: Fort Lauderdale Eastern Time (ET) Overlay: 754/954
01 / WHERE IT IS

Where is area code 954?

Area code 954 is assigned to Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding region in Florida. Calls to numbers that start with 954 are routed to this area.

Area code 954 shares its territory with 754. Because it is an overlay, local calls require dialing all 10 digits.

Counties covered

Broward County

Line types

  • Mobile 32.47%
  • Landline 67.4%
02 / MAP

Area code 954 on the map

The shaded area joins the code’s numbering centers; the marker shows its main city.

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03 / LOCAL TIME

Current time in Fort Lauderdale

This area code is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone.

Local timeFort Lauderdale, FL--:--:--

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America/New_YorkLive
04 / HOW TO DIAL

How to call Fort Lauderdale

WITHIN THE US954 XXX XXXX

Always 10 digits — landline, mobile or VoIP. Local, long distance or a different state: the format is always the same. You do not need to dial the 1 first.

FROM ABROAD+1 954 XXX XXXX

Exit codes: 00 Europe/Mexico · 011 Canada · 010 Japan · + universal

WHATSAPP / IMESSAGE+1 954 XXX XXXX

Always save the number in international format so messaging apps recognize it correctly:

Call typeTraditional landlineMobile / VoIP
Local (same area code)10 digits10 digits
US long distance1 + 10 digits10 digits
Emergency911911
🌐Universal+1 954 555 0123
🇪🇸🇲🇽Spain / Mexico00 1 954 555 0123
🇦🇺Australia0011 1 954 555 0123
🇯🇵Japan010 1 954 555 0123
HAVE THE FULL NUMBER?

Learn more about that number.

Check the line type and the carrier the number block was originally assigned to.

10 digits to see the carrier and line type of the number

05 / CARRIERS

Carriers in area code 954

Share of the number blocks by carrier and line type.

Landline

AT&T
59%
Windstream Communications
11%
Metro by T-Mobile
6%
Verizon Business
6%
Lumen Technologies
5%
Others
13%

Mobile

T-Mobile USA
31%
AT&T Mobility
29%
USA Mobility
19%
Verizon Wireless
14%
Sinch
5%
Others
2%

Carrier shown is the original assignment of each number block and may differ today because of number portability.

06 / PREFIXES

Complete list of prefixes for area code 954

776 number blocks (NXX) assigned in this area code.

PrefixTypeCityCarrier
(954) 200 Landline Fort Lauderdale Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(954) 201 Landline Fort Lauderdale AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(954) 202 Landline Fort Lauderdale AT&TBELLSOUTH TELECOMM INC DBA SOUTHERN BELL TEL & TEL
(954) 203 Mobile Fort Lauderdale T-Mobile USAOMNIPOINT MIAMI E LICENSE, LLC
(954) 204 Landline Deerfield Beach Metro by T-MobileMETROPCS, INC.
(954) 205 Mobile Fort Lauderdale AT&T MobilityNEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC - GA
(954) 206 Landline Fort Lauderdale Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(954) 207 Mobile Fort Lauderdale USA MobilityUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS, INC.
(954) 208 Landline Fort Lauderdale Lumen TechnologiesLEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC - FL
(954) 209 Mobile Fort Lauderdale USA MobilityABC PAGING CITY BEEPERS, INC.

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07 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about area code 954

Where is area code 954 used?
Area code 954 serves Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area in Florida, including Broward County.
What city is area code 954 from?
The main city of area code 954 is Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What time zone is area code 954 in?
Area code 954 is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York).
Is 954 an overlay area code?
Yes. It shares its territory with 754. In an overlay, every call requires dialing all 10 digits.
How do I call a number with area code 954 from the United States?
Dial the 10 digits: 954 + 7-digit number. For some long-distance calls from a landline you may need to add a 1 first.
How do I call a 954 number from another country?
Dial your country's exit code (or +), then 1, then 954 and the seven-digit number. From a mobile you can use +1 954 XXX XXXX.
Which carriers use area code 954?
Most landline blocks belong to AT&T and most mobile blocks to T-Mobile USA. The carrier shown is the original assignment and may differ today because of number portability.
Is area code 954 for landlines, mobiles or both?
Both. About 67.4% of the number blocks are landline, 32.47% mobile.
How do I save a 954 number in WhatsApp or my phone?
Save it in international format: +1 954 XXX XXXX. That way WhatsApp, iMessage and Telegram recognize it from any country.
Is it safe to answer calls from area code 954?
The area code only shows the region a number was assigned to; it does not tell you who is calling. Scammers can fake any area code, so do not share personal or banking information with unknown callers, and let unknown numbers go to voicemail.
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