Area Code 2202 – Tegucigalpa

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 2202 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Honduran numbering plan, specifically serving the central district of Tegucigalpa, the capital and largest city of Honduras. This code covers the Municipal District of the Central District (Distrito Central), which includes both Tegucigalpa and its sister city Comayagüela. As a geographic allocation, the prefix is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) infrastructure of the region, historically operated by the incumbent carrier Hondutel and now shared among various fixed-line operators under the regulatory oversight of the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL).

Dialing Formats and Number Structure

Numbers under the 2202 prefix follow the standard Honduran fixed-line format: +504 2202 XXXX, where XXXX represents the subscriber's unique line number. The total length of a Honduran national significant number (NSN) is eight digits, and the 2202 prefix occupies the first four digits after the country code. When dialing locally within Honduras, callers must use the eight-digit number directly (e.g., 2202 1234). For international callers, the full international format is required: +504 2202 1234. The leading '+' indicates the international access prefix, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the United States, 00 from most European countries).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, Tegucigalpa and its metropolitan area are served by multiple geographic NDCs, including 2202, 2232, 2239, 2240, and others. These codes are not overlays in the strict sense but represent distinct exchange areas within the city. However, due to number exhaustion and the introduction of new fixed-line operators, some areas may have mixed allocations. Callers should always verify the complete eight-digit number to avoid misdialing. Local calls between different geographic codes within Honduras are considered national long-distance and may incur additional tariffs, though the distinction is increasingly blurred with the rise of flat-rate plans.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Honduras): Dial the eight-digit number directly, e.g., 2202 5678.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 504 (Honduras country code), followed by the eight-digit number, e.g., +504 2202 5678.
• Mobile callers: When calling a fixed line in Tegucigalpa from a mobile phone, the same national dialing rules apply; no extra prefix is needed.

This prefix is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Honduras begin with 3, 7, 8, or 9 and are non-geographic. If you receive a call from a 2202 number, it originates from a landline in the Tegucigalpa area, which is useful for identifying legitimate business or residential contacts.