Area Code 2230 – Kennedy, Tegucigalpa

Overview of Area Code 2230

Area code 2230 is a geographic numbering resource assigned within the Honduras national numbering plan, governed by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) under the framework of ITU-T E.164. This code serves a specific portion of the capital district, Kennedy, in Tegucigalpa, the country's largest city and political/economic hub. As a geographic prefix, 2230 is tied to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and is used by fixed-line operators for local wireline services.

Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2230 prefix is allocated to the Kennedy neighborhood and its immediate surroundings within the Distrito Central of Francisco Morazán department. This area is a mix of residential, commercial, and small business zones. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Mayor's Office of the Distrito Central, which also manages local infrastructure and public services. While 2230 is primarily associated with Kennedy, it may also serve nearby districts due to number pool expansion, but its core identity remains tied to this part of the capital.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For local callers within Honduras, the number is dialed as an 8-digit national significant number (NSN): 2230-XXXX. No trunk prefix (0) is used for domestic calls. For international callers, you must use the full international format: +504 2230-XXXX. The country code for Honduras is +504, and there is no national destination code (NDC) separate from the subscriber number; the entire 8-digit sequence is the NSN.

Example: A typical number in this prefix might be +504 2230-5678. When dialing from abroad, replace the '+' with your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries). From a mobile phone, simply press and hold '0' to enter '+'.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Honduras does not currently use area code overlays; each geographic area has a unique set of prefixes. However, number portability is not widely implemented for fixed lines, so the prefix generally indicates the physical location of the line. As of the latest CONATEL updates, there are no immediate plans to introduce overlays for the Tegucigalpa metropolitan area, but the increasing demand for numbers may lead to future adjustments.

Caller Instructions

For local callers: simply dial the 8-digit number. For international callers: always include the +504 country code. Be mindful of time zones (Honduras is UTC-6) when making business calls. For emergency services, always dial the national emergency numbers (e.g., 911) rather than relying on geographic prefixes.