Area Code 2234 – Toncontín

Overview of Area Code 2234

Area code 2234 is a geographic exchange code within the Honduran national numbering plan, assigned to the Toncontín area of the capital district. Toncontín is historically significant as the site of Toncontín International Airport (IATA: TGU), which served Tegucigalpa for decades. Today, the 2234 prefix covers a mix of residential, commercial, and government addresses in the southern part of the capital, near the airport and surrounding neighborhoods such as Colonia Palmira and Barrio Abajo.

Administrative and Geographic Scope

Honduras uses a single national destination code (NDC) for all fixed-line services: +504. Within this NDC, geographic numbering is organized by two-digit city/region codes followed by four-digit subscriber numbers. The prefix 2234 falls under the 22 range, which is designated for Tegucigalpa and its metropolitan area. Specifically, 2234 is allocated to the Toncontín zone, which is part of the Francisco Morazán department. This area is served by the national incumbent operator, Hondutel, and other licensed fixed-line carriers that have deployed infrastructure in the capital.

Dialing Formats

Because Honduras uses a closed numbering plan, all national numbers, including those in the 2234 prefix, must be dialed with the full eight-digit number (two-digit area code + six-digit subscriber number) even for local calls. The international format is +504 2234 XXXX (or +5042234XXXX when written without spaces). For example, a typical Toncontín fixed-line number would be +504 2234 5678.

• Local call (within Honduras): Dial 2234 5678.
• International call (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then 504, then 2234 5678.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of 2025, there is no overlay code for the Tegucigalpa area; the 22 range remains the sole geographic code for the capital. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, fixed-line penetration has declined, and some businesses may use non-geographic numbers for customer service. For callers, it is important to note that numbers beginning with 2234 are traditional PSTN lines, not mobile or toll-free services. Calls to these numbers are typically charged at standard local or international rates, depending on the caller's location and carrier.

Practical Guidance for Callers

If you are calling a business or resident in the Toncontín area from outside Honduras, always include the country code +504 and drop any leading trunk prefix (there is none). For example, to call a number in Toncontín from the United States, you would dial 011 504 2234 5678. From a mobile phone in Honduras, you can dial the eight-digit number directly. Be aware that some VoIP services may require you to use the international format even for domestic calls, so verify your service provider's dialing rules.