Mexico Country Code (+52): Complete Guide to Calling Mexico
Complete guide to Mexico country code +52. Learn how to dial Mexico from abroad, understand CDMX, Guadalajara, Cancún area codes, mobile operators (Telcel, AT&T, Movistar), and the simplified 2019 dialing format.
The Mexico country code is +52. Whether you're calling Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancún, or anywhere else in Mexico, you'll need to dial +52 followed by the 10-digit phone number to connect.
- Mexico Country Code: +52
- Mexico City: +52 55 XXXX XXXX
- Guadalajara: +52 33 XXXX XXXX
- Cancún: +52 998 XXX XXXX
Mexico simplified its phone system in August 2019. You no longer need to dial 044/045 for mobile, 01 for long distance, or 1 before mobile numbers internationally. Just dial +52 + 10 digits!
How to Call Mexico
To call Mexico from the USA:
- Dial 011 (US exit code) or press +
- Dial 52 (Mexico country code)
- Dial the 10-digit phone number (area code + local number)
Example Calls
- Mexico City: 011-52-55-XXXX-XXXX
- Guadalajara: 011-52-33-XXXX-XXXX
- Monterrey: 011-52-81-XXXX-XXXX
- Cancún: 011-52-998-XXX-XXXX
Mexico Area Codes (LADA)
| LADA Code | City |
|---|---|
| 55 | Mexico City (CDMX) |
| 33 | Guadalajara |
| 81 | Monterrey |
| 222 | Puebla |
| 664 | Tijuana |
| 998 | Cancún |
| 322 | Puerto Vallarta |
Note: Major cities have 2-digit area codes (55, 33, 81) + 8-digit local numbers. Smaller cities have 3-digit area codes + 7-digit local numbers.
Mexico Mobile Operators
Mexico has four major mobile operators:
- Telcel (~62%): Largest carrier, best nationwide coverage, owned by América Móvil
- AT&T México (~17%): Strong in border cities, free US/Canada roaming included
- Movistar (~14%): Competitive pricing, good urban coverage
- Altan Redes (~7%): Wholesale network powering MVNOs, growing coverage
Cost to Call Mexico
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.01-0.02/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $0.50-2.00/min |
| T-Mobile (Magenta) | Free (included) |
| Calling Cards | $0.02-0.05/min |
Time Zones
Most of Mexico uses Central Time (CT), same as Chicago/Dallas:
- Central Time: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún
- Pacific Time: Baja California (Tijuana, Mexicali)
- Mountain Time: Sonora (doesn't observe DST, matches Arizona)
Pro Tips for Calling Mexico
- WhatsApp is King: Extremely popular in Mexico - many prefer WhatsApp over traditional calls
- 10-Digit Format: All Mexican numbers are 10 digits since the 2019 reform
- Same Format: Mobile and landline numbers use identical 10-digit format
- Tourist Areas: Hotels in Cancún, Puerto Vallarta often have bilingual staff
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