Area Code 2574 – Búfalo
The phone area code for Búfalo is 2574 (international format +5042574). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Búfalo
Overview of Area Code 2574 (Búfalo, Honduras)
Area code 2574 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Búfalo in the Atlántida Department of Honduras. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), following ITU-T E.164 recommendations. Búfalo is a small coastal community located near the larger municipality of Tela, known for its proximity to the Caribbean Sea and the Punta Sal National Park. The geographic area served by 2574 encompasses the town center and its immediate rural surroundings, where fixed-line PSTN and VoIP services are provisioned.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a landline in Búfalo from within Honduras, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC 2574 and the local subscriber number, which typically consists of 4 digits. The full national format is 0-2574-XXXX. For example, a local number might be 0-2574-5678.
For international callers, the Honduran country code +504 is used, followed directly by the NDC and subscriber number, omitting the trunk prefix. The international format becomes +504-2574-XXXX. For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +50425745678. It is essential to drop the leading '0' when dialing from outside Honduras.
Geographic Significance and Overlays
As a geographic code, 2574 is tied to the physical location of the line. This means that the number is not portable outside the Búfalo exchange area, and callers should be aware that the cost of a call may vary depending on their own location and service provider. Currently, there are no overlay codes in this region, so the 2574 prefix is unique to Búfalo. However, due to the growth of mobile and VoIP services, fixed-line usage has declined, but the code remains active for residential and business customers who rely on traditional telephony.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Honduras): Dial 0-2574-XXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 504-2574-XXXX.
- Emergency services: Always use the national emergency numbers (e.g., 911) rather than local landline numbers.
For businesses in Búfalo, having a local geographic number enhances trust and local presence. If you are a foreign investor or enterprise, ensure your telecom provider routes calls correctly to the 2574 area code to avoid connectivity issues.