Area Code 2211 – El Picacho

Geographic Overview and Administrative Scope

The area code 2211 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Honduran numbering plan, serving the El Picacho zone. El Picacho is a prominent hill and protected natural reserve located in the central-southern portion of the Francisco Morazán department, within the metropolitan area of the capital city, Tegucigalpa. The prefix covers the administrative districts and residential neighborhoods that fall under the jurisdiction of the Municipalidad del Distrito Central, including areas adjacent to the El Picacho National Park and the surrounding urban periphery. While the code is primarily associated with fixed-line (PSTN) services, some local internet service providers may also route VoIP traffic through this NDC.

Primary Cities and Coverage

The 2211 prefix is dedicated to subscribers in the El Picacho area, which is part of the larger Tegucigalpa conurbation. It does not cover other major cities such as San Pedro Sula or La Ceiba; its reach is limited to the capital region. The geographic coverage includes both commercial districts and residential zones, with a mix of legacy copper lines and modern fiber-to-the-home connections.

Dialing Formats and Procedures

For local callers within Honduras, the number is dialed as an eight-digit national significant number: 2211-XXXX. For international callers, the full E.164 format must be used: +504 2211-XXXX. The country code for Honduras is +504, and there is no trunk prefix (0) used in the Honduran numbering plan. When calling from abroad, you must replace the leading plus sign with the international access code of your country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T recommendations, the 2211 prefix does not have an overlay code; it is a distinct NDC within the Tegucigalpa numbering area. However, number portability is in effect in Honduras, allowing subscribers to retain their 2211 numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, provided the service address remains within the same geographic rate center. This means that a 2211 number may occasionally be served by an alternative carrier, but the geographic association remains tied to the El Picacho exchange.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: simply dial the eight-digit number (2211-XXXX) without any additional prefixes. For international callers: dial your country's exit code, then 504, then the eight-digit subscriber number. Ensure that you omit any leading zeros that might be part of the local dialing habits in other countries, as Honduran numbers do not use a trunk prefix. Calls to 2211 numbers are typically charged at standard domestic rates for local calls, and international rates for calls from abroad, depending on your service provider.