Area Code 2213 – Telef. Inalámbrica Tegucig.

Overview of Honduras Country Code +504 and Area Code 2213

Honduras utilizes the international country calling code +504, assigned under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Domestic numbers are eight digits long, with the first two digits traditionally representing a geographic area code or a non-geographic service. The prefix 2213 is a geographic area code allocated to fixed-line telephone services in the capital city, Tegucigalpa, specifically within the Francisco Morazán department. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), Honduras’ telecommunications regulatory body.

Geographic Coverage and Dialing Instructions

The 2213 prefix serves the central and eastern zones of Tegucigalpa, including neighborhoods such as El Hatillo, Colonia Palmira, and areas near the historic downtown. It is important to note that this is a fixed-line (PSTN) code, not a mobile prefix. When dialing a number with the 2213 code from within Honduras, callers must use the full eight-digit number, e.g., 2213-XXXX. No trunk prefix (such as '0') is required for domestic calls, as Honduras uses a closed numbering plan. For international callers, the format is +504 2213-XXXX. For example, to call a fixed line in Tegucigalpa with the local number 2213-4567, an international caller would dial +504 2213 4567. Local callers within the same area code can dial the eight-digit number directly.

Regulatory and Technical Considerations

As a geographic code, 2213 is tied to a specific physical location, but number portability may allow subscribers to retain their number if they move within the same rate center. However, fixed-line numbers are generally not portable to mobile networks. The code is used by various operators providing fixed telephony services, including Hondutel, the state-owned telecommunications company, and private operators such as Tigo and Claro. Overlay codes have been introduced in Tegucigalpa to address number exhaustion, so some fixed lines in the city may have different prefixes, but 2213 remains a standard geographic indicator. For businesses, having a 2213 number signals a local presence in the capital, which can be important for customer trust and local marketing. For technical purposes, VoIP providers may offer virtual numbers with the 2213 prefix, allowing international businesses to establish a local presence in Honduras without a physical office, routing calls over IP networks.