Area Code 2216 – Rdsi Tegucigalpa

Overview of Area Code 2216 (Tegucigalpa, Honduras)

Area code 2216 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the capital city of Honduras, Tegucigalpa, within the Francisco Morazán department. It is part of the national numbering plan administered under ITU-T E.164, with the full international dialing format being +504 2216 XXXX. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and, increasingly, fixed wireless and VoIP-based local loop services.

Geographically, the 2216 prefix serves the central and eastern districts of Tegucigalpa, including the historic downtown area, commercial zones, and residential neighborhoods such as El Centro, La Granja, and Colonia Palmira. The administrative jurisdiction covers the Distrito Central, which is the seat of the national government and major financial institutions. As a result, many government offices, banks, and corporate headquarters operate on numbers beginning with 2216.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

Honduras uses an eight-digit national significant number (NSN) format for all fixed-line numbers, with no separate trunk prefix. The NDC (area code) is integrated into the number, so local and national dialing are identical: simply dial 2216 XXXX (eight digits). For international callers, the format is +504 2216 XXXX, where +504 is the country code for Honduras. When calling from a mobile phone, the same international format applies, and the plus sign may be replaced with the appropriate international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries).

There are no overlay codes in Tegucigalpa; the 2216 prefix is exclusive to its geographic area. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 2216 number when switching providers, even if they move outside the traditional exchange area, which can occasionally lead to a number being assigned to a user located elsewhere in the country.

Caller Instructions

Local callers within Tegucigalpa and across Honduras should dial the eight-digit number directly (e.g., 2216 1234). International callers must include the country code and drop any leading zero (none exists in Honduras). For example, to call a business in Tegucigalpa with the number 2216 5678, an international caller would dial +504 2216 5678.

It is important to note that calls to 2216 numbers are billed as standard fixed-line calls, regardless of the caller's location within Honduras. For international callers, rates vary by carrier but are typically lower than mobile rates. Emergency services and directory assistance are accessed via short codes (e.g., 911, 195), not through 2216 numbers.