Area code 941 is an area code in Florida. Introduced on March 3, 1996, it includes the counties of Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte, areas along the Sun Coast of southwestern Florida, USA. DeSoto County, Hardee County, Polk County, Highlands County, Okeechobee County, Glades County, and Hendry County were part of this area code until 1999, and Lee County and Collier County were part of 941 until March 2003. Before the 941 area code, the region used area code 813.