Area Code 2553 – San Pedro Sula, Cortés
The phone area code for San Pedro Sula, Cortés is 2553 (international format +5042553). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of San Pedro Sula, Cortés
Geographic Context and Coverage
The +504 2553 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the metropolitan area of San Pedro Sula, the capital of the department of Cortés in northwestern Honduras. San Pedro Sula is the country's primary industrial and commercial hub, hosting major maquiladora zones, corporate headquarters, and the Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP). The 2553 exchange serves both residential and business subscribers within the urban core and its immediate surroundings, including neighborhoods such as Barrio Río Piedras, Colonia Satélite, and the city center. As with all Honduran fixed-line numbers, the prefix is tied to the physical PSTN infrastructure, although some services may be delivered over VoIP backhaul.
Dialing Format and Usage
Honduras operates under the ITU-T E.164 standard with a country code of +504 and a uniform national significant number (NSN) length of 8 digits. The prefix 2553 constitutes the first four digits of the subscriber number, with the remaining four digits assigned by the operator. For local calls within San Pedro Sula, callers can dial the 8-digit number directly (e.g., 2553-XXXX). For calls originating from other regions of Honduras, the same 8-digit format applies—no trunk prefix is used. International callers must dial +504 2553 XXXX (or 011 504 2553 XXXX from North America).
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Honduran telecommunications regulator, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), manages numbering resources. The 2553 block is allocated to fixed-line operators, primarily Hondutel (the state-owned incumbent) and private carriers like Tigo and Claro that provide fixed services. Number portability is not yet implemented in Honduras, so the prefix generally indicates the subscriber's geographic location. Overlays are not present in this area; however, the growing demand for fixed lines in San Pedro Sula has led to the introduction of additional NDCs, such as 2552 and 2554, to supplement the 2553 range. Callers should verify the complete 8-digit number to avoid misdialing, as similar prefixes exist in other cities.