Area Code 2257 – Prados Universitarios
The phone area code for Prados Universitarios is 2257 (international format +5042257). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Prados Universitarios
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 2257 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Prados Universitarios zone in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. This prefix falls under the Department of Francisco Morazán and is part of the metropolitan area's fixed-line telephone network. Prados Universitarios is a residential and commercial district located near the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH), and the 2257 prefix serves both home and business subscribers within this specific exchange area.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For local callers within Honduras, the number is dialed as an 8-digit national significant number (NSN) in the format 2257-XXXX. No trunk prefix '0' is required for domestic calls within the country. For international callers, the full E.164 format must be used: +504 2257-XXXX, where +504 is the country calling code for Honduras. When calling from abroad, replace the '+' with your country's international access code (e.g., '011' from the US/Canada, '00' from most European countries).
Network and Numbering Considerations
This prefix is part of the geographic numbering plan administered by the Honduran telecommunications regulator (CONATEL). Numbers with the 2257 prefix are typically assigned to fixed-line services, including PSTN and VoIP-based fixed lines. As with all geographic numbers in Honduras, the prefix indicates the physical location of the line, and calls to 2257 numbers are charged according to domestic fixed-line tariffs. There are currently no overlay codes in this area, meaning that the 2257 prefix is unique to this exchange and no additional area codes have been introduced for the same geographic region.
Practical Examples
- Local call: 2257-1234
- International call from the US: 011 504 2257-1234
- International call from the UK: 00 504 2257-1234
When dialing from a mobile phone in Honduras, the same 8-digit format applies. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Honduras also have 8 digits, they use different NDCs (e.g., 3xxx-xxxx for Tigo, 9xxx-xxxx for Claro), so the 2257 prefix clearly identifies a fixed-line subscriber in Prados Universitarios.