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Fort Lauderdale, FL Area Codes
Fort Lauderdale is served by 2 area codes (754, 954). Here's which is original, which are overlays, and how to pick one for a new local number.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · Source: NANPA
Area codes serving Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale sits in Florida, part of the South region and the Eastern Time zone. Its numbers are spread across an overlay of 2 codes that all cover the same ground: 754, 954.
The original code is 954 (in service since 1995). As the area ran low on numbers, regulators added overlay codes on top instead of splitting the city, so longtime residents kept their numbers while new lines received a newer code.
| Code | Area served | In service |
|---|---|---|
| 754 | Broward County in southeast Florida, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood | August 1, 2001 |
| 954 | Broward County in southeast Florida, including Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood | September 11, 1995 |
Nearby cities sharing these area codes
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Miramar
- Coral Springs
- Pompano Beach
- Davie
- Plantation
- Sunrise
- Deerfield Beach
- Weston
- Margate
- Tamarac
- Coconut Creek
How to pick an area code for a new number
When you activate a new line in Fort Lauderdale, the carrier assigns whichever code has numbers available — you usually can't choose. If a specific code matters to you (for example the prestige of 954), ask the carrier whether any blocks remain, or request a number transfer. All codes here dial identically and cost the same.
Dialing in Fort Lauderdale
Because Fort Lauderdale is an overlay area, 10-digit dialing is mandatory: always dial the area code plus the seven-digit number, even for a neighbor. From outside the US, dial +1, then the area code and number. See 10-digit dialing and overlay area codes for the background. For every code in Florida, visit the Florida area codes page.
Quick answers
Fort Lauderdale area code FAQ
What area codes does Fort Lauderdale use?
Fort Lauderdale, FL is served by 2 area codes: 754, 954.
Which is the original Fort Lauderdale area code?
954 is the original code for Fort Lauderdale, in service since 1995; the others were added later for more numbers.
What time zone is Fort Lauderdale in?
Fort Lauderdale is in the Eastern Time zone.
Do I need to dial the area code in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. With multiple overlapping codes, 10-digit dialing is required for every call in this area.