Honduras ☎️ Landline / Geographic

Area Code 2882 – Choluteca

The phone area code for Choluteca is 2882 (international format +5042882). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time

09:00:19

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Full Dialing Format

+5042882

Population 120,791

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Admin Region Choluteca Department

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Elevation 39m

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GPS Coordinates 13.2826, -87.2012

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📍 Geographic Location of Choluteca

Overview of Area Code 2882 (Choluteca, Honduras)

Area code 2882 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the city of Choluteca, the capital of the department of Choluteca in southern Honduras. This code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Comisión Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), following ITU-T E.164 standards. It serves fixed-line (PSTN) subscribers within the urban and peri-urban zones of Choluteca, including neighborhoods such as Barrio El Centro, Barrio La Esperanza, and Colonia San Martín, as well as nearby localities like El Corpus and San Marcos de Colón that fall within the same local calling area.

Geographically, Choluteca lies near the Pacific coast, close to the border with Nicaragua, and is a key commercial hub for the region. The code 2882 is one of several NDCs in the 288 numbering range assigned to the Choluteca department, with other codes covering different towns or exchanges.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Honduras, the national format for dialing a fixed-line number in Choluteca is:

National (domestic) dialing: 2882-XXXX (8 digits total, including the NDC).
International dialing from abroad: +504 2882-XXXX (country code +504, followed by the 8-digit national number).

For example, a local number might be 2882-4567. To call this from the United States, you would dial 011 504 2882 4567 or +504 2882 4567 from a mobile phone.

When dialing locally within the same NDC, it is common to omit the area code, but for clarity and due to potential number expansion, it is recommended to always use the full 8-digit number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for Choluteca; the 2882 code is exclusive to its geographic area. However, as demand increases, CONATEL may introduce additional NDCs or overlay plans. Subscribers in Choluteca can typically keep their numbers when moving within the same exchange area, but porting to a different geographic region is generally not permitted for fixed-line numbers.

For international callers, it is essential to use the correct country code (+504) and to drop any leading trunk prefix (0) that might be used domestically. For example, if a domestic number is listed as 0-2882-XXXX, the international format would be +504 2882-XXXX.

Businesses in Choluteca should list their numbers in international format on websites and directories to facilitate global communication.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call a fixed-line number in Choluteca, Honduras from abroad?

To call a fixed-line number in Choluteca from outside Honduras, dial your country's international exit code (e.g., 011 from the US), then Honduras country code 504, then the 8-digit local number starting with 2882. For example, to call 2882-4567, you would dial +504 2882 4567.

Is 2882 a mobile or landline prefix?

2882 is a geographic prefix assigned to fixed-line (landline) numbers in Choluteca, Honduras. Mobile numbers in Honduras typically start with 3, 7, 8, or 9 and are not tied to a specific geographic area.

What is the local dialing format for Choluteca numbers?

Within Honduras, you can dial the 8-digit number directly (e.g., 2882-4567). If you are in a different area code, you may need to dial the full number including the area code, but no trunk prefix is required.

Can I port a Choluteca landline number to another city?

Fixed-line numbers in Honduras are generally tied to their geographic exchange. Number portability for fixed lines is limited, and moving a number to a different city is usually not possible. You would need to obtain a new local number.

Are there any special charges for calling a Choluteca landline from a mobile phone?

Calls from mobile to fixed lines in Honduras are typically charged at a higher rate than mobile-to-mobile calls, but rates vary by operator. International calls to Choluteca are billed according to your international calling plan.