Mexico Calling Code
is +52
Reach Mexico at cheap per minute rates with pricing you can see up front. The old "044" and "045" prefixes are retired. The country code is +52, and you now enter the 10-digit number for both landlines and mobiles.
Dialing Mexico in the 10-Digit Format
Mexico merged its dialing plan into one format. The fiddly rules that used to apply to mobiles no longer exist.
Exit Code
Begin with 011 from the US and Canada, or simply tap + on a mobile.
Country Code (+52)
Enter +52. There is NO longer a '1' to add after it.
10-Digit Number
Enter the area code followed by the local number. It always adds up to 10 digits.
Heads Up: "044" and "1" Are Gone
Any contacts you stored as +52 1 or 044 will fail to connect. Edit them so they follow the standard 10-digit format.
Area Codes for Mexico's Biggest Cities
The largest cities carry 2-digit codes alongside 8-digit local numbers, while everywhere else uses 3-digit codes with 7-digit local numbers.
| City | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (CDMX) | Major (2-digit) | 55 |
| Guadalajara | Major (2-digit) | 33 |
| Monterrey | Major (2-digit) | 81 |
| Cancún | Tourist (3-digit) | 998 |
| Tijuana | Border (3-digit) | 664 |
| City | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Puebla | Standard (3-digit) | 222 |
| Mérida | Standard (3-digit) | 999 |
| Puerto Vallarta | Tourist (3-digit) | 322 |
| Los Cabos | Tourist (3-digit) | 624 |
| Toluca | Standard (3-digit) | 722 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code does Mexico use?
Mexico's country calling code is +52.
Is the '1' still needed before a Mexican mobile number?
No, that step was dropped in 2019. You now enter +52 and go straight into the 10-digit number, meaning the area code plus the phone number.
How long are phone numbers in Mexico?
Once you set aside the +52 country code, every Mexican number runs to 10 digits, area code included. Mexico City, for instance, is 55 (2 digits) plus an 8-digit number, which totals 10.
Which area code does Cancun use?
Cancun's area code is 998. Calling from the US, you dial +52 998 and then the 7-digit local number.
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