Area Code 2678 – Potrerillos
The phone area code for Potrerillos is 2678 (international format +5042678). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Potrerillos
Geographic Overview
Country code +504 is assigned to Honduras under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within the national numbering plan, geographic area codes are used for fixed-line services. The prefix 2678 is a geographic area code serving the region of Potrerillos, a municipality in the department of Cortés, northwestern Honduras. This area is part of the Valle de Sula, an important agricultural and industrial zone. The code covers Potrerillos and its immediate surroundings, including nearby rural communities. The administrative center is the town of Potrerillos, located near the Chamelecón River.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within Honduras, subscribers dial the 8-digit national significant number (NSN), which includes the area code. For example, to call a fixed line in Potrerillos, one would dial 2678-XXXX (where XXXX is the subscriber number). For international calls from abroad, callers must dial the international access prefix (00 or +), followed by the country code 504, then the 8-digit NSN: +504 2678-XXXX. Note that there is no trunk prefix (such as '0') used in Honduras; the area code is always part of the NSN.
Numbering and Overlay
Honduras uses a closed numbering plan with 8-digit numbers for all geographic and mobile services. The area code 2678 is a geographic allocation, meaning the number is tied to a physical location. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for Potrerillos; the 2678 prefix is exclusively assigned to this geographic area. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when moving within the country, but the geographic significance remains for routing purposes.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Honduras, simply dial the 8-digit number. For international callers, use the plus sign (+) or the international access code of your country, then 504, followed by the 8-digit number. Ensure you omit any leading zeros that might be used in other countries. For example, a caller from the United States would dial 011 504 2678-XXXX or +504 2678-XXXX. Calls to this geographic code are charged as standard fixed-line rates, which are typically lower than mobile rates. Emergency services and directory assistance have their own short codes and are not affected by this area code.
Service Providers
Fixed-line services in Honduras are provided by several operators, including Hondutel (the state-owned incumbent) and private carriers such as Claro and Tigo. The 2678 prefix may be used by any of these operators, and subscribers may have access to traditional PSTN or VoIP-based fixed services. For businesses, having a geographic number in Potrerillos can enhance local presence and trust.