Area Code 2691 – Morazán
The phone area code for Morazán is 2691 (international format +5042691). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Morazán
Geographic Overview and Administrative Scope
The +504 2691 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the department of Morazán, one of the 18 administrative departments of Honduras. This department is situated in the northern region of the country, bordered by the departments of Yoro, Atlántida, and Colón. The primary urban center associated with this prefix is the municipality of Morazán, which serves as the departmental capital. The code covers the local exchange area that includes the town itself and its surrounding rural communities, where landline telephone services are provided by the national incumbent operator, Hondutel, and authorized private operators.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For callers within Honduras, dialing a number in the 2691 area requires the national trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. The complete national format is: 0-2691-XXXX, where XXXX represents the four-digit local subscriber number. For example, a local call would be placed as 0-2691-1234.
International callers must use the country code for Honduras (+504) followed directly by the NDC and subscriber number, omitting the national trunk prefix. The international format is: +504-2691-XXXX. For instance, a caller from abroad would dial +50426911234. It is crucial to note that the total length of a Honduran geographic number, including the country code, is 12 digits (e.g., +504 2691 1234).
Geographic Significance and Numbering Plan Context
Honduras employs a closed numbering plan, meaning that all numbers, whether local or international, must be dialed in full. The NDC 2691 is part of the geographic numbering ranges allocated for fixed-line services in the Morazán department. Unlike mobile numbers, which are non-geographic and begin with 3, 7, 8, or 9, the 2691 prefix is tied to a physical location, and its use is generally restricted to PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) and fixed VoIP services that are registered to that area.
As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes or additional area codes planned for Morazán, so the 2691 prefix remains the sole identifier for this exchange. The subscriber number capacity is limited to 10,000 lines (0000 to 9999), which is sufficient for the population density of the area. For businesses and residents, having a local number with the 2691 prefix can be important for establishing a local presence and for receiving calls at local rates.