Area Code 2212 – Rdsi Tegucigalpa

Overview of Area Code 2212 in Honduras

In the Honduran national numbering plan, the prefix 2212 is a geographic area code assigned to the capital city, Tegucigalpa, specifically within the Distrito Central (Central District) of the Francisco Morazán department. This code is part of the legacy fixed-line network, historically associated with ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) and PRI (Primary Rate Interface) services, as indicated by the label "Rdsi Tegucigalpa (Pri3)". However, today it serves standard PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines, including residential, business, and government numbers.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2212 code covers the urban and suburban areas of Tegucigalpa, including its twin city Comayagüela, and extends to surrounding municipalities within the Central District. It is one of several geographic codes in the city (e.g., 2239, 2240, 2255), each serving different central office areas. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the national telecom regulator, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), which manages the numbering plan.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

Honduras uses a closed numbering plan for fixed lines: the national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits, beginning with the area code (2XXX) followed by a 4-digit subscriber number. For the 2212 area code, the complete national number is 2212-XXXX.

• Local calls (within Tegucigalpa): Dial the 8-digit number directly: 2212-XXXX. No trunk prefix is needed.
• National long-distance calls (from other Honduran cities): Dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the 8-digit number: 0 2212-XXXX.
• International calls from abroad: Dial the Honduras country code +504 followed by the 8-digit number: +504 2212-XXXX.

For example, to call a business line in Tegucigalpa with the number 2212-3456, a caller from the United States would dial +504 2212-3456.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there are no overlay codes for the 2212 area; the 8-digit format remains consistent. However, with the growth of VoIP and mobile services, some numbers may be ported, but geographic numbers generally retain their original area code. Callers should always verify the complete number, as misdialing can route to a different central office.

Practical Usage

This code is commonly used by government institutions, banks, hotels, and residential customers in the capital. For international callers, it is essential to note that the plus sign (+) represents the international access code (e.g., 011 from the US). When dialing from a mobile phone, the plus sign is typically used.