Area Code 2550 – San Pedro Sula, Cortés

Overview of Area Code 2550

Area code 2550 is a geographic numbering resource assigned to the city of San Pedro Sula, the capital of the department of Cortés, in Honduras. As part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), this code falls under the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) framework, although Honduras is not part of NANP; it uses country code +504. Within Honduras, geographic area codes are used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and 2550 specifically serves the urban and suburban areas of San Pedro Sula, including neighborhoods such as Barrio Guamilito, Barrio Los Andes, and the central business district.

Dialing Formats

When calling a number with area code 2550 from within Honduras, you must dial the full 8-digit national number, which includes the area code. For example, to reach a fixed line in San Pedro Sula, you would dial 2550-XXXX. Note that there is no trunk prefix (such as '0') used in Honduras; you simply dial the 8-digit number. From abroad, you need to dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the Honduras country code +504, and then the 8-digit number. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial 011 504 2550 XXXX, while a caller from Europe would dial 00 504 2550 XXXX.

Geographic Coverage and Overlays

The 2550 area code is dedicated to San Pedro Sula, the second-largest city in Honduras and a major industrial and commercial hub. The city is served by several other area codes, such as 2552, 2553, and 2554, which are also assigned to different zones or exchanges within the same metropolitan area. This means that local calls within San Pedro Sula require dialing the full 8-digit number, including the area code, even for calls within the same city. There is no overlay code; instead, multiple codes coexist to accommodate the high demand for fixed lines.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Honduras): Dial the 8-digit number directly, e.g., 2550-1234.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 504, then the 8-digit number, e.g., +504 2550 1234.
• Emergency and special services: For police, fire, or medical emergencies, dial the national emergency number 911 (or 199 for some services) regardless of the area code.

When dialing from a mobile phone, you may need to include the area code even for local calls, as mobile networks require the full national number. Always check with your service provider for specific dialing instructions.