Area Code 2268 – Tegucigalpa
The phone area code for Tegucigalpa is 2268 (international format +5042268). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tegucigalpa
Overview of Area Code 2268 (Tegucigalpa, Honduras)
Area code 2268 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the central zone of Tegucigalpa, the capital and largest city of Honduras. It forms part of the national numbering plan under the country calling code +504, which is administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL). Unlike many countries that use variable-length area codes, Honduras employs a single national destination code structure where the full national significant number (NSN) is eight digits long, and the leading digit '2' historically indicates a fixed-line service in the capital region.
The 2268 prefix is specifically allocated to the Distrito Central, which encompasses Tegucigalpa and its sister city Comayagüela. This area is the political, economic, and cultural hub of Honduras, hosting government institutions, major banks, corporate headquarters, and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH). Subscribers within this prefix typically include residential fixed lines, small businesses, and enterprise PBX systems operating in neighborhoods such as El Hatillo, Lomas del Guijarro, and Colonia Palmira.
Dialing Format and Call Routing
For local callers within Honduras, dialing a number in the 2268 area code requires only the eight-digit subscriber number, e.g., 2268-XXXX. However, from any other region in Honduras, you must dial the full national number: 2268-XXXX (the same eight digits, as there is no trunk prefix). For international callers, the correct format is +504 2268-XXXX, where the plus sign represents the international access prefix (00 or +) used in the caller's country. It is crucial to omit the leading '0' if present in local notation, as Honduras does not use a trunk prefix.
When calling from abroad, ensure you replace the international access code with the '+' symbol when using a mobile phone or VoIP service. For example, a caller in the United States would dial 011 504 2268-XXXX, while a caller in the United Kingdom would dial 00 504 2268-XXXX. Always verify the eight-digit subscriber number, as numbers in this area are not portable to other geographic regions, but fixed-line to fixed-line calls within the same NDC are considered local.
Geographic Coverage and Overlay Considerations
The 2268 area code serves a dense urban footprint, but it does not cover the entire Tegucigalpa metropolitan area. Other NDCs, such as 2239, 2240, and 2255, are used for different central office codes within the same city. There is no overlay code; each subscriber number is unique within the national plan, and the 2268 prefix is exclusively geographic. As Honduras moves toward IP-based telephony, some fixed-line numbers may be routed over VoIP, but the geographic association remains for emergency services and number portability purposes.
For businesses, having a 2268 number signals a local presence in the capital, which can enhance customer trust. When dialing from a mobile phone in Honduras, the same eight-digit number is used, as mobile numbers also start with 3, 7, 8, or 9, distinguishing them from fixed lines. Always include the country code when calling from outside Honduras to avoid misrouting.