Area Code 258 – San Pedro Sula, Cortés

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The area code 258 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of San Pedro Sula, the capital of the Department of Cortés in Honduras. San Pedro Sula is the country's industrial and commercial hub, hosting major manufacturing zones and the second-largest urban population. The code covers the metropolitan area, including districts such as Chamelecón, Rivera Hernández, and the central business district. As part of the national numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and its allocation is managed by the national regulatory authority, CONATEL (Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones).

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For local callers within Honduras, dialing a number in the 258 area code requires the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, to reach a fixed line in San Pedro Sula, you would dial: 0 258 XXX XXXX. The complete national number is eight digits, comprising the three-digit area code and a five-digit subscriber number.

For international callers, the E.164 format applies: +504 258 XXX XXXX. The country code for Honduras is +504, and the trunk prefix is not used when calling from abroad. Thus, a caller from the United States would dial: 011 504 258 XXX XXXX (or +504 258 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone).

It is important to note that Honduras has not implemented overlay codes for fixed-line services; each geographic area retains a distinct NDC. However, number portability is available, meaning a fixed-line number may be transferred to a different operator but will remain associated with the original geographic area for routing purposes.

Service Characteristics and Business Use

Fixed-line numbers under 258 are primarily used for residential and business landlines. They are also used for fax and legacy dial-up services. In recent years, many businesses have adopted VoIP solutions, but geographic numbers like 258 are still essential for local presence and regulatory compliance. Calls to 258 numbers from mobile networks are typically charged at standard national rates, which may vary depending on the caller's plan. For enterprises, having a local San Pedro Sula number can enhance customer trust and support local marketing efforts.

When dialing from abroad, ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 in many European countries, 011 in North America). Always verify the subscriber number length, as some older lines may have fewer digits, but the standard is eight digits total.