Area Code 2445 – Coxin Hole, Roatán

Geographic Overview and Coverage

The area code 2445 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Coxin Hole, located on the island of Roatán in the Bay Islands department of Honduras. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) under the ITU-T E.164 framework. Coxin Hole serves as the administrative and commercial hub of Roatán, a major Caribbean cruise ship destination. The coverage area includes the central and southern parts of the island, encompassing neighborhoods such as Los Fuertes, Dixson Cove, and the surrounding coastal areas. The code is used exclusively for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines and some fixed wireless connections.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For callers within Honduras, the national dialing format requires the prefix 0 before the area code. Thus, to call a number in Coxin Hole from another part of Honduras, you would dial: 0 2445 XXXX. For example, to reach a local business with the number 2445-1234, you would dial 02445-1234 from any other region of the country. For international callers, the format is the country code for Honduras (+504) followed directly by the area code and subscriber number, without the leading '0'. Therefore, you would dial +504 2445 1234. Note that the subscriber number is four digits, making the total national significant number (NSN) eight digits (including the area code).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest CONATEL updates, there is no overlay code for the Roatán area; the 2445 prefix remains unique to Coxin Hole. However, due to the island's growing tourism and real estate sectors, the demand for fixed lines has increased. In some cases, numbers with the 2445 prefix may be assigned to VoIP services that are location-independent, but they still follow the geographic tariff structure. Callers should be aware that while the code is geographically assigned, some businesses may use it for non-geographic purposes, but this does not affect dialing procedures.

Practical Tips for Callers

• When calling from a mobile phone in Honduras, you can dial the national format (02445-XXXX) or, in some cases, omit the '0' if your carrier supports it, but the standard is to include it.
• For international callers, always use the full international format: +504 2445 XXXX.
• If you are on the island and calling a number within the same area code, you may be able to dial just the four-digit subscriber number, but this depends on the local exchange configuration.

Understanding these dialing rules ensures seamless connectivity with residents and businesses in Coxin Hole, Roatán.