Area Code 2655 – Lepaera/Corquín

Overview of Area Code 2655 (Honduras)

Area code 2655 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western region of Honduras, specifically serving the municipalities of Lepaera (department of Lempira) and Corquín (department of Ocotepeque). This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. Subscriber numbers within this area code are seven digits in length, with the NDC being the first four digits of the national significant number (NSN).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 2655 area code covers a rural and semi-urban region known for its coffee production and mountainous terrain. Lepaera is the largest town in the area, serving as a commercial hub for surrounding villages, while Corquín lies near the border with Guatemala. Both municipalities are part of the western highlands, and the code is used for fixed-line PSTN services, including traditional copper lines and, increasingly, fixed wireless access (FWA) and VoIP-based local loops.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Honduras, dialing a number in the 2655 area code requires the national format: 2655-XXXX (e.g., 2655-1234). For international callers, the full international format is +504 2655-XXXX (e.g., +504 2655-1234). Note that Honduras uses a single country code (+504) and does not use trunk prefixes (no leading '0' or '1' for domestic calls). When dialing from abroad, the '+' sign is used in mobile phones, while landlines may require the international access code (e.g., 011 from the US) followed by 504 and the subscriber number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest CONATEL updates, there is no overlay code for the 2655 area; it remains a standalone geographic code. However, number portability is available in Honduras, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, though geographic numbers are typically tied to the physical location of the line. For fixed-line services, the area code is essential for routing calls to the correct local exchange.

Practical Usage and Examples

Businesses and residents in Lepaera and Corquín use this code for local telephony, internet DSL, and some VoIP services. For example, a local business might list its number as 2655-5678 for domestic customers, while international clients would dial +504 2655-5678. When placing a call to a mobile phone in Honduras, the mobile prefix (e.g., 9XXX-XXXX) is used instead, as mobile numbers are non-geographic and begin with '3', '7', '8', or '9'.