Area Code 2513 – Cortes

Overview of Area Code 2513 (Cortés, Honduras)

Area code 2513 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Department of Cortés in northwestern Honduras. This region encompasses the country's industrial and commercial heart, including the city of San Pedro Sula—the nation's second-largest city—and surrounding municipalities such as Choloma, La Lima, and Villanueva. The code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) under ITU-T E.164 guidelines.

Geographic codes in Honduras are used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and 2513 specifically serves subscribers within the urban and suburban areas of Cortés. It is important to note that while San Pedro Sula is the primary hub, the code may also cover nearby localities, and the exact boundaries can vary based on the local exchange deployment.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

Honduran national numbers are eight digits long, beginning with the NDC '2' for geographic areas, followed by a seven-digit subscriber number. For area code 2513, the full national number is 2513-XXXX (where XXXX is the local line number).

• Local calls (within Cortés): Dial the eight-digit number directly: 2513-XXXX.
• National calls (from other departments in Honduras): Dial the same eight-digit number: 2513-XXXX. No trunk prefix is required.
• International calls from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most other countries), then the country code 504, followed by the eight-digit number: +504 2513-XXXX.

For example, a fixed line in San Pedro Sula might be +504 2513-4567. When calling from a mobile phone in Honduras, the same eight-digit number is used.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Honduras does not currently use overlay codes for geographic areas; each department has a distinct NDC. However, number portability exists for mobile services, but fixed-line geographic numbers are generally tied to the physical location. If you are moving a fixed line within the same exchange area, the number may remain the same, but relocating outside the 2513 serving area would require a number change.

For callers from abroad, it is essential to omit the leading '0' (if any) from the national number. In Honduras, there is no trunk prefix, so the international format is straightforward: +504 followed by the eight-digit number.

Businesses and residents in Cortés often use 2513 numbers for customer service lines, and the code is recognized as a reliable indicator of a San Pedro Sula presence. When dialing from a VoIP service, ensure you include the country code and use the full international format.