Area Code 2557 – San Pedro Sula, Cortés

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 2557 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Honduran numbering plan, specifically serving the city of San Pedro Sula in the department of Cortés. San Pedro Sula is the country's second-largest city and a major industrial and commercial hub. The prefix 2557 is part of the local exchange numbering range used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this urban area. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the subscriber's line, and calls to this prefix are routed to the corresponding central office in San Pedro Sula.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

To call a number with the prefix 2557 from within Honduras, subscribers must dial the full 8-digit national significant number (NSN), which includes the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, if the local number is 2557-1234, a caller within Honduras would dial 2557-1234 directly. No trunk prefix (such as '0') is used for domestic calls in Honduras; the NSN is dialed as is.

For international callers, the complete international format must be used: the country code for Honduras is +504, followed by the 8-digit NSN. Thus, the example number would be dialed as +504 2557-1234. This format is essential for routing calls through international networks and ensuring proper termination in San Pedro Sula.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Honduras does not currently employ overlay area codes; each geographic region has a distinct NDC. However, number portability is not widely implemented for fixed lines, so the prefix generally indicates the subscriber's physical location. As the telecommunications market evolves, some fixed-line numbers may be used for VoIP services, but the geographic association remains for regulatory and emergency services purposes.

Practical Information for Callers

• Local callers: Dial the 8-digit number directly (e.g., 2557-1234).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 504, then the 8-digit number (e.g., 011 504 2557-1234 from the US/Canada).
• Emergency services: In Honduras, the national emergency number is 911, which is independent of geographic prefixes.

When dialing from mobile phones, the same rules apply; there is no need to add a '0' before the NSN. Always verify the number with the recipient, as misdialing the prefix may route your call to a different part of the country.