Area Code 2244 – Tegucigalpa
The phone area code for Tegucigalpa is 2244 (international format +5042244). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tegucigalpa
Overview of Area Code 2244 in Honduras
Area code 2244 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central-western part of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), following ITU-T E.164 standards. The code covers the Distrito Central and its surrounding metropolitan area, including neighborhoods such as Comayagüela, El Centro, and La Granja.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in this area from within Honduras, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to reach a local number 2244-XXXX from another city in Honduras, dial 0-2244-XXXX. From abroad, you dial the international access prefix (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from most European countries), then the country code 504, the area code 2244, and the subscriber number: +504 2244 XXXX.
Note that within the same area code, local calls may be dialed as 7-digit numbers (2244-XXXX) without the trunk prefix, depending on the operator's dialing plan. However, for clarity and consistency, using the full national or international format is recommended.
Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The 2244 code serves the central business district and residential zones of Tegucigalpa, including government offices, commercial hubs, and historical landmarks. It is one of several geographic codes in the capital, alongside 2232, 2235, and 2239, among others. The area is under the jurisdiction of the Mayor's Office of the Central District, and the code is used exclusively for fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services that are registered to physical addresses within this region.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest CONATEL updates, no overlay code has been introduced for Tegucigalpa; the 2244 code remains a standalone geographic prefix. However, number portability is available for fixed-line services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, provided they remain within the same geographic area.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: dial the 7-digit number directly if you are within the same exchange area, or use the national format (0-2244-XXXX) if calling from other regions. For international callers: always use the full international format +504 2244 XXXX. Ensure you drop any leading '0' when dialing from abroad.