The +504 country code is for Honduras, the second-largest country in Central America. With about 10 million people spread between the Caribbean coast, the mountainous interior, and the Pacific lowlands, Honduras has two major urban centres: Tegucigalpa (the capital) and San Pedro Sula (the commercial hub). The phone system uses 8-digit numbers with no area codes — the first digit tells you whether it's a mobile or landline. Honduras has one of the largest diasporas in the US relative to its population, which means a huge volume of calls flow between the two countries every day.
Quick answer: Dial +504 followed by 8 digits. Total length: 11 digits (country code + local number). There is no trunk prefix and no area codes. Mobile numbers start with 3, 7, 8, or 9. Landline numbers start with 2.
How to call Honduras: quick reference
Honduras uses a flat 8-digit numbering system with no area codes. From outside the country, add +504 before the 8-digit number.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +504 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-504-[local number] |
| Guatemala | 00-504-[local number] |
| El Salvador | 00-504-[local number] |
| Spain | 00-504-[local number] |
Understanding Honduras phone numbers
All Honduran phone numbers are 8 digits long. There are no area codes — the first digit indicates the type of number.
Mobile numbers
Mobile numbers start with 3, 7, 8, or 9. The most common prefixes are 9XXX (Tigo) and 3XXX (Claro). A typical mobile number: +504 9876-5432.
Landline numbers
Landline numbers start with 2. The second and third digits often indicate the region — for example, 22XX is Tegucigalpa, 25XX is San Pedro Sula, and 24XX covers other departments. A typical landline: +504 2234-5678.
Number blocks at a glance
| Type | First digit(s) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile (Tigo) | 9 | +504 9876-5432 |
| Mobile (Claro) | 3 | +504 3312-4567 |
| Mobile (various) | 7, 8 | +504 8765-4321 |
| Landline (Tegucigalpa) | 22 | +504 2234-5678 |
| Landline (San Pedro Sula) | 25 | +504 2550-1234 |
| Landline (other) | 2X | +504 2443-9876 |
Mobile carriers in Honduras
Honduras has three mobile operators, with two dominant players and a declining state-owned provider.
Tigo (Millicom)
Tigo is the market leader in Honduras with the largest subscriber base. It offers 4G LTE across urban areas and has the widest rural coverage among private carriers. Tigo Money, its mobile money platform, is widely used for payments and remittance transfers.
Claro (América Móvil)
Claro is the second-largest carrier, operated by Carlos Slim's América Móvil. It competes closely with Tigo on pricing and coverage, and has been expanding its 4G network. Claro numbers typically start with 3.
Hondutel
Hondutel is the state-owned telecommunications company. It used to be the monopoly provider for landlines and still operates much of the fixed-line network, but its mobile business has shrunk as Tigo and Claro have taken over. Most landlines starting with 2 run through Hondutel infrastructure.
Don't confuse +504 with nearby codes
The Central American country codes run sequentially from +502 to +506, which makes them easy to mix up.
| Code | Country | How to tell apart |
|---|---|---|
| +502 | Guatemala | Honduras's northern neighbour |
| +503 | El Salvador | Southwest of Honduras |
| +504 | Honduras | The code you want |
| +505 | Nicaragua | Honduras's southern neighbour |
| +506 | Costa Rica | Further south, past Nicaragua |
The sequential numbering is a historical artifact from when the ITU assigned codes to the region. If you can remember that Guatemala is +502 and they go south from there, you can count your way to Honduras at +504.
Time zone considerations
Honduras is on Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC-6 year-round. The country does not observe daylight saving time.
| Your location | When it's noon in Honduras |
|---|---|
| New York (EST/EDT) | 1:00 PM (winter) / 2:00 PM (summer) |
| Los Angeles (PST/PDT) | 10:00 AM (winter) / 11:00 AM (summer) |
| Houston (CST/CDT) | 12:00 PM (winter) / 1:00 PM (summer) |
| London (GMT/BST) | 6:00 PM (winter) / 7:00 PM (summer) |
| Madrid (CET/CEST) | 7:00 PM (winter) / 8:00 PM (summer) |
During North American winter, Honduras shares the same clock time as Houston and Chicago. In summer, those cities spring forward while Honduras stays put, creating a 1-hour gap.
Communication in Honduras
Business hours
Most businesses operate from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Banks close earlier, usually by 4:00 PM. Saturday mornings are common for retail. Government offices follow similar hours but can be unpredictable. The best window for business calls is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST.
Language
Spanish is the dominant language for all communication. English is limited to the Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila, Guanaja) where it's spoken alongside Spanish, and in some business contexts in San Pedro Sula. For most calls, expect Spanish.
Network coverage
4G coverage is available in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and other urban centres. Rural and mountainous areas have spottier coverage, sometimes limited to 2G or 3G. WhatsApp is the default messaging app in Honduras and is often the preferred method for both personal and business communication. Many businesses list WhatsApp numbers alongside or instead of traditional phone lines.
The Honduras diaspora
Where Hondurans have settled
The United States is home to over 1 million Honduran-born immigrants, with large communities in Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and the DC metro area. Houston alone has one of the densest Honduran populations outside of Honduras. Smaller communities exist in Spain (particularly Madrid and Barcelona), Mexico, and other Central American countries.
Why they call home
Remittances from the US to Honduras account for roughly a quarter of the country's GDP, and phone calls are tightly linked to those money transfers. Families stay in close contact — checking in before and after sending money, coordinating school fees, medical expenses, and household decisions. Call traffic peaks around Mother's Day (second Sunday in May, a major holiday in Honduras), Christmas, and Feria Juniana (San Pedro Sula's festival in late June).
Dialing examples
Calling a mobile in Tegucigalpa from the US
Your contact's number is 9876-5432. From a US phone, dial: +504 9876-5432. From a US landline: 011 504 9876 5432.
Calling a landline in San Pedro Sula from Spain
The number is 2550-1234. From Spain, dial: 00 504 2550 1234. Or with the + format: +504 2550-1234.
Calling a business in La Ceiba from Guatemala
The number is 2443-9876. From Guatemala, dial: 00 504 2443 9876. Or: +504 2443-9876.
Calling within Honduras
For local calls, just dial the 8-digit number directly: 9876-5432 (mobile) or 2234-5678 (landline). No prefix or area code needed.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing up Central American codes
+502 (Guatemala), +503 (El Salvador), +504 (Honduras), +505 (Nicaragua), and +506 (Costa Rica) are sequential and easy to confuse. One wrong digit sends your call to a different country entirely.
Adding a trunk prefix
Honduras has no trunk prefix. Don't add a 0 or 9 before the 8-digit number. The number after +504 is always exactly 8 digits.
Dialing only 7 digits
Honduras switched from 7-digit to 8-digit numbers in 2010. If you have an old contact card with a 7-digit number, it's outdated. The current format requires all 8 digits.
Calling a WhatsApp number as a voice call
Many Honduran businesses share WhatsApp numbers that may be mobile numbers. These work fine for voice calls too, but be aware that some contacts prefer WhatsApp messages over traditional calls, especially for initial contact.
Prefer calling over WiFi? See our guide to the best apps for WiFi calling.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What country uses the +504 code?
Honduras. The +504 code covers the entire country, including the mainland and the Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila, Guanaja).
How many digits is a Honduran phone number?
8 digits. All Honduran numbers are 8 digits long with no area codes. The full international format is +504 followed by 8 digits.
How can I tell if a Honduran number is mobile or landline?
Look at the first digit. Numbers starting with 2 are landlines. Numbers starting with 3, 7, 8, or 9 are mobiles.
Does Honduras have a trunk prefix?
No. Dial the 8-digit number directly for local calls, or +504 followed by the 8-digit number for international calls.
What time zone is Honduras in?
Central Standard Time (CST), UTC-6, year-round with no daylight saving time.
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