Area Code 2545 – San Pedro Sula, Cortés
The phone area code for San Pedro Sula, Cortés is 2545 (international format +5042545). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of San Pedro Sula, Cortés
Geographic Overview
The area code 2545 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of San Pedro Sula, located in the department of Cortés, Honduras. San Pedro Sula is the country's second-largest city and a major industrial and commercial hub. This code serves the urban and suburban areas of San Pedro Sula, including neighborhoods such as Barrio Medina, Rivera Hernández, and the central business district. It is important to note that this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, not for mobile numbers.
Dialing Formats
When dialing a number within the same area code (local call), you must include the full 8-digit subscriber number. For example, if the local number is 2545-1234, you would dial 2545-1234 from another fixed line in San Pedro Sula. However, when calling from a different area code within Honduras, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and subscriber number: 0-2545-1234. For international callers, the format is: +504 2545-1234 (or +50425451234 when dialing without spaces). The country code for Honduras is +504.
Overlay and Numbering Plan
Honduras does not currently use overlay codes for geographic areas; each city or region has a distinct set of NDCs. The national numbering plan follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, with a total length of 8 digits for subscriber numbers (including the NDC). The prefix 2545 is part of the 2xxx range allocated to fixed-line services in the northern region. There are no known plans for an overlay in this area, but users should always verify the correct dialing procedure with their service provider.
Caller Instructions
Local callers (within San Pedro Sula): Dial the 8-digit number directly (e.g., 2545-5678).
National callers (outside San Pedro Sula): Dial 0 then 2545-5678.
International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 504, then 2545-5678 (e.g., from the US: 011 504 2545-5678).
Important Notes
- Fixed-line numbers in Honduras are not portable between geographic areas; they are tied to the physical location of the line.
- VoIP services may allow you to obtain a virtual number with this area code, but the number will still be associated with San Pedro Sula for routing purposes.
- For emergency services, always dial the national emergency number (911) regardless of the area code.