Area code
954
954 is a United States area code. Under the North American Numbering Plan it belongs to Florida, which has 23 area codes in total.
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Area code 954 at a glance
NANPA lists 775 central office codes (prefixes) in use in area code 954, held by 34 holders across 6 rate centers.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| In service since | 1995-09-11 |
| Time zone | Eastern (E) |
| Assigned overlays | 754 (2001-08-01) |
| Prefixes in use | 775 |
| Pooled prefixes | 448 (58%) |
| Rate centers | 6 |
| Companies holding prefixes | 34 |
| Assignment dates on file | 2001-01-26 to 2026-06-30 (202 prefixes) |
| ZIP codes in its places | 13 |
Rate centers in area code 954
The largest rate center is FTLAUDERDL, with 466 prefixes (60%).
| Rate center | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FTLAUDERDL | 466 | 60% |
| HOLLYWOOD | 121 | 16% |
| DEERFLDBCH | 74 | 10% |
| POMPANOBCH | 74 | 10% |
| CORAL SPG | 39 | 5% |
| XXXXXXXXXX | 1 | <1% |
Who holds the prefixes in 954
Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 273 (35%). 58% of the prefixes are pooled, which means their thousands-blocks can belong to different companies.
| Holder | Prefixes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Bell Tel & Tel | 273 | 35% |
| Omnipoint Miami E License | 81 | 10% |
| New Cingular Wireless PCS | 74 | 10% |
| Paetec Itel | 57 | 7% |
| Verizon Wireless | 36 | 5% |
| Mcimetro Access Transmission Services | 32 | 4% |
| 28 other carriers | 222 | 29% |
A prefix holder is the company a code was assigned to, not necessarily a number's current carrier, because numbers can be ported to another company. Find which carrier a number is on, or browse the prefix holders.
History of area code 954
- 1947-01-01 Area code 305, named as the parent of 954 in the NANPA report, was in service.
- 1995-09-11 Area code 954 went into service.
- 2001-08-01 Area code 754 went into service as an overlay in the same area as 954.
Area codes nearest to 954
Distance is measured between the centers of the ZIP code places each area code serves, so it is a rough guide.
Overlay codes in the same area
ZIP codes in area code 954
13 ZIP codes fall in places that have a rate center in this area code.
| Place | ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| Hollywood, FL | 13 |
A ZIP code and an area code are unrelated systems. A ZIP code can sit in more than one area code, and an area code spans many ZIP codes.
Complaints on file for 954 numbers
5,307 FCC complaints are on file for 3,387 numbers in 954, most often filed as "Unwanted Calls". These are unverified consumer reports.
| Year of latest complaint | Numbers |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 175 |
| 2025 | 184 |
Other area codes in Florida
Florida is one state with 23 area codes in the NANPA table. 954 is one of them.
Next to 954 in the numbering table
These are the codes just before and after 954 when all are sorted by number. They are neighbours on the list, not necessarily on the map.
What the area code does and does not tell you
A number that starts with 954 was first assigned in Florida. That is a fact about where the number began, and it is a useful hint when you check a form entry, for example a billing address in Florida next to a 954 phone number.
It does not show where the person is today. A number stays with its owner after a move or a change of provider (number portability), and mobile numbers travel with the handset. The area code also cannot tell you whether the line is active, who the carrier is, or whether the number is mobile or fixed: the plan shares those ranges. Read more about the area code, the numbering plan and line type.
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Questions about area code 954
Where is area code 954?
NANPA assigns area code 954 to Florida, United States.
In which state does area code 954 sit?
Florida. 954 is one of 23 area codes the NANPA table assigns to the state.
Which places does area code 954 cover?
The places with the most ZIP codes among the rate centers in 954 are Hollywood, FL. The rate center list on this page shows all of them.
Who owns area code 954?
NANPA assigns area codes. Within 954, Southern Bell Tel & Tel holds the most prefixes, 273 prefixes or 35%.
Which time zone does 954 use?
The NANPA NPA report lists the time zone for 954 as Eastern (E).
What year did 954 enter service?
The NANPA NPA report gives an in-service date of 1995-09-11, so 954 has been in use since 1995.
Does area code 954 have an overlay?
Yes. 754 (in service 2001-08-01) shares the same area with 954, so numbers from all of them are local to each other.
Which area codes are nearest to 954?
The area codes closest to 954, measured between the centers of the ZIP code places they serve, are 305 (about 19 miles), 645 (about 19 miles), 786 (about 19 miles), 728 (about 35 miles) and 561 (about 36 miles).
How many prefixes does area code 954 have?
NANPA's report dated 2026-10-17 lists 775 prefixes in service in 954, spread over 6 rate centers and 34 holders.
Are there complaints about 954 numbers?
The FCC data on file has 5,307 complaints for 3,387 numbers in 954. They are unverified consumer reports. A number with no complaints on file is not proven safe.
Area code assignments: North American Numbering Plan Administrator NPA report, file dated 10/17/2026, retrieved 2026-10-17. Source file. New codes are assigned several times a year. Prefixes, rate centers, holders, time zone, in-service date and overlays: NANPA central office code report dated 2026-10-17 and NPA report dated 2026-10-18. Complaints: FCC consumer complaints open data, fetched 2026-10-17. ZIP code places: Postal code places and coordinates: GeoNames (geonames.org), licensed CC BY 4.0.