Area Code 2236 – Almendros

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 2236 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Almendros district within the Francisco Morazán department of Honduras. This code is part of the numbering plan for the capital city, Tegucigalpa, and its surrounding metropolitan area. Specifically, the 2236 prefix serves the residential and commercial zones of Almendros, a neighborhood located in the central-southern part of the city. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the Corporación Municipal de Tegucigalpa (District Central), which oversees local telecommunication infrastructure and numbering allocation in coordination with the national regulator, CONATEL (Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

Honduran fixed-line numbers, including those in the 2236 range, consist of a total of eight digits when dialed nationally, without any trunk prefix. The full national number is the NDC followed by the subscriber number: 2236-XXXX. For example, a local number in Almendros might be 2236-1234.

• Local callers (within Honduras): Dial the eight-digit number directly: 2236-1234.
• International callers: Dial the country code +504, then the eight-digit number: +504 2236-1234.
• Mobile-to-landline calls: Same as local dialing: 2236-1234.

There is no trunk prefix (such as '0') used in Honduras; the country code +504 is the only prefix required for international dialing. No area code overlays have been implemented for Tegucigalpa; the geographic NDC remains fixed.

Technical and Regulatory Considerations

Fixed-line numbers in Honduras are traditionally delivered over the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) using copper or fiber infrastructure. However, many operators now provide VoIP-based fixed lines, but the numbering remains geographic, meaning the number is tied to the physical location of the line. Number portability is available in Honduras for both fixed and mobile services, allowing subscribers to retain their 2236 number when changing service providers, provided the service address remains within the same geographic area.

For businesses in Almendros, having a 2236 number signals a local presence and can be important for customer trust. When calling from abroad, it is essential to use the full international format +504 2236-XXXX to ensure proper routing through the Honduran PSTN.