Area Code 2659 – El Mochito/Quimistán
The phone area code for El Mochito/Quimistán is 2659 (international format +5042659). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of El Mochito/Quimistán
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The area code 2659 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the western region of Honduras, specifically serving the municipalities of El Mochito and Quimistán, located in the department of Santa Bárbara. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL) under ITU-T E.164 guidelines. The region is known for its mining history (El Mochito) and agricultural production, with a mix of residential and commercial telephony needs.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Honduras, the national dialing format is 8 digits (the NDC plus the subscriber number). To reach a landline in El Mochito or Quimistán, dial 2659-XXXX (where XXXX is the local subscriber number). For example, a local call would be placed as 2659-1234.
For international callers, the complete international format is +504 2659-XXXX. The country code for Honduras is +504, and the leading '0' is not used when dialing from abroad. For instance, to call a number in Quimistán from the United States, you would dial 011 504 2659 1234 (or +504 2659 1234 from a mobile phone).
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
Currently, there is no overlay code for this geographic area; the 2659 code is exclusively assigned to the El Mochito/Quimistán region. However, as with all Honduran geographic codes, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their number when moving to a different operator, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. Callers should note that while mobile numbers in Honduras are also 8 digits and often begin with 3, 8, or 9, the 2659 prefix is strictly for fixed-line PSTN services.
Service and Usage Notes
Fixed-line services in this area are provided by major operators such as Hondutel and cable operators offering VoIP-based fixed telephony. These lines are typically used for residential and business purposes, with standard PSTN reliability. For emergency services, local callers should dial the national emergency number (911) regardless of the area code. When dialing from a mobile phone within Honduras, it is common to include the area code even for local calls, as mobile networks route based on the full 8-digit number.