How to Call Mexico 🇲🇽
Mexico's country code is +52. The full recipe and the local quirks that make calls fail, below.
Quick dialing format
[exit code] + 52 + [number]
| From US & Canada | 011 52 ... |
| From UK & most of Europe | 00 52 ... |
| From Japan | 010 52 ... |
| From any mobile or browser | +52 ... |
The leading zero rule
Dial +52 followed by the 10-digit number. Mexico's 2019 numbering reform removed the old 044/045 and mobile '1' prefixes; if a guide mentions them, it's outdated.
Area codes in Mexico
| Place | Area code |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | 55 |
| Guadalajara | 33 |
| Monterrey | 81 |
Calling mobile numbers
Since the reform, mobiles and landlines share the same 10-digit format with no special prefix. This is the single most rewritten piece of dialing advice on the internet; trust only post-2019 sources.
Time zones and when to call
Most of Mexico is on Central time (UTC-6). Mexico largely abolished daylight saving in 2022, so the offset to US cities shifts seasonally.
The mistake people actually make
Following old guides that say to insert a 1 or 044 for mobiles. That format was retired in 2019 and fails today.
The cheapest ways to call Mexico
Carrier international rates are the most expensive way to make this call. If the person you're calling uses WhatsApp or Telegram, an app-to-app call is free over any internet connection. To reach a regular Mexico phone number, use a VoIP service or call straight from a web dialer: our guides to calling from your computer and calling from your browser cover the options, and free online calls explains what the free routes really cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Mexico?
The country code is +52. From a mobile or browser dialer, dial +52 followed by the local number. From a landline, dial your country's exit code first (011 from the US and Canada, 00 from most of Europe).
Do I drop the leading zero when calling Mexico?
Dial +52 followed by the 10-digit number. Mexico's 2019 numbering reform removed the old 044/045 and mobile '1' prefixes; if a guide mentions them, it's outdated.
How do I call a mobile number in Mexico?
Since the reform, mobiles and landlines share the same 10-digit format with no special prefix. This is the single most rewritten piece of dialing advice on the internet; trust only post-2019 sources.
What is the cheapest way to call Mexico?
Internet calling beats carrier international rates by a wide margin. If both sides use the same app (WhatsApp, Telegram), the call is free. To reach a regular phone number, a VoIP service or browser-based dialer charges a small per-minute rate instead of carrier international pricing.