Area Code 2569 – Cortes
The phone area code for Cortes is 2569 (international format +5042569). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Cortes
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 2569 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 heartland, including the major urban centers of San Pedro Sula (the nation's second-largest city), Choloma, La Lima, and Villanueva. The code serves both residential and business fixed-line subscribers within this densely populated area, which is the primary economic engine of Honduras.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Honduras, dialing a number in the 2569 area code requires the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is:
0 2569 XXX XXX (where X represents the 7-digit local subscriber number).
For international callers, the country code for Honduras is +504. The trunk prefix '0' is omitted, and the area code is dialed directly after the country code. The international format is:
+504 2569 XXX XXX.
For example, a fixed-line number in San Pedro Sula might be dialed as +504 2569 123456 from abroad, or as 02569 123456 from within Honduras.
Overlay Considerations and Numbering Plan
Honduras maintains a closed numbering plan, meaning that all fixed-line numbers are 8 digits long when dialed nationally (including the area code). The area code 2569 is not an overlay; it is a dedicated code for the Cortés region. However, due to the high demand for numbers in this commercial hub, some numbers within this code may be assigned to wireless local loop services, which are still considered geographic in nature. Callers should note that the cost of a call to this area code is typically higher for mobile-to-fixed calls, depending on the caller's tariff plan.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The allocation of area codes in Honduras is managed by the national telecommunications regulator, Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. The 2569 code is part of the national numbering plan that supports both traditional PSTN and VoIP services. For VoIP users, the geographic code remains relevant for emergency services routing and number portability, ensuring that calls to this area are correctly routed to the appropriate emergency response centers.