Area Code 2658 – Macueliso Omoa/Trascerros

Overview of Area Code 2658 (Honduras)

Area code 2658 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned within the Honduras national numbering plan, conforming to ITU-T E.164 recommendations. It serves the region encompassing Macueliso, Omoa, and Trascerros, located in the northwestern part of the country, within the department of Cortés. This area is characterized by its proximity to the Caribbean coast and the Guatemalan border, with Omoa being a notable municipality known for its colonial fort and port activities.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The code covers the municipalities and rural communities around Omoa, including the villages of Macueliso and Trascerros. Administratively, these localities fall under the municipality of Omoa, which is part of the Cortés department. The region is served by fixed-line operators, primarily Hondutel (the state-owned telecommunications provider) and private operators, offering PSTN services. The geographic assignment ensures that calls to numbers beginning with 2658 are routed to the physical exchange(s) in that area.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

Honduras uses a closed numbering plan for fixed lines, with a total number length of 8 digits, including the area code. The national significant number (NSN) is 8 digits, starting with the NDC '2' followed by the subscriber number. For area code 2658, the subscriber number consists of the remaining 4 digits (e.g., 2658-XXXX).

• Local calls (within the same area code): Dial the 8-digit number directly: 2658-XXXX.
• National calls (from other areas in Honduras): Dial the full 8-digit number: 2658-XXXX. (No trunk prefix is used.)
• International calls from abroad: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the Honduras country code +504, then the 8-digit number: +504 2658-XXXX.

For example, a local number might be +504 2658-1234. When calling from the United States, you would dial 011 504 2658 1234; from the UK, 00 504 2658 1234.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for this geographic area. The code 2658 is dedicated to the Macueliso/Omoa/Trascerros region. However, with the growth of telecommunication services, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, but the geographic significance remains for routing purposes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 2658 area, simply dial the 8-digit number. For callers from other parts of Honduras, dial the same 8-digit number without any additional prefixes. International callers must include the country code +504 and drop any leading '0' if present (though no leading '0' is used in the international format). Ensure you have the correct country and area codes to avoid misdialing.