Latin America · MX
Mexico country code: +52
- Exit code from Mexico: 00
- Time zone: CST (UTC−6)
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What is the country code for Mexico?
The country code for Mexico is +52. To call Mexico from the United States, dial 011 52 followed by the local number exactly as written. From a mobile, dial +52 directly. A Mexico number in full international format looks like +52 55 8765 4321.
Mexico at a glance
- Country calling code
- +52
- ISO country code
- MX
- Exit code (dialling out of Mexico)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- None
- Nothing to remove: the local number is the international number.
- Number length
- 10 digits: a 2- or 3-digit area code plus 7 or 8 digits
- Time zone
- CST (UTC−6)
Dialing
How to call Mexico: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 52 + local number.
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 52
52 is the country calling code for Mexico. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Dial the number exactly as written
Mexico has no national trunk prefix, so the number you would dial locally is the same number you dial after +52. Nothing to strip. - 4
Check the time first
Mexico is on CST (UTC−6). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Worth knowing
Since August 2019 Mexico dropped the old 01/044/045 prefixes. Mobile numbers no longer need a leading 1 after +52. If a guide tells you to dial +52 1, it is out of date.
Number format
What a Mexico phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +52 XX XXXX XXXX | +52 55 1234 5678 |
| Mobile | +52 XX XXXX XXXX | +52 55 8765 4321 |
City codes
Mexico area and city codes
Dial these exactly as shown after the country code.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 55 | +52 55 |
| Guadalajara | 33 | +52 33 |
| Monterrey | 81 | +52 81 |
| Cancún | 998 | +52 998 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 322 | +52 322 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Mexico?
The country code for Mexico is +52. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Mexico number looks like +52 55 8765 4321.
How do I call Mexico from the United States?
Dial 011, then 52, then the local number exactly as written. From a mobile you can dial +52 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Mexico phone number?
10 digits: a 2- or 3-digit area code plus 7 or 8 digits. Written internationally it becomes +52 followed by that national number.
What time is it in Mexico?
Mexico is on CST (UTC−6). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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