🇲🇽 How to Call Mexico from US
Complete guide to calling Mexico from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.
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Quick Reference: Dial Mexico
011 + 52 + number
011 is the US exit code
+52 + number
+ replaces exit code on mobile
Step-by-Step: How to Call Mexico
Follow these steps to dial Mexico from any US phone
Dial the US Exit Code: 011
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.
Dial Mexico's Country Code: 52
This routes your call to Mexico. Every country has a unique code - Mexico's is +52.
Dial the Local Number
Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.
Example: Calling Mexico
Let's call a Mexico number: 12345678
011-52-12345678
+5212345678
Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 52 (Mexico code) + 12345678 (local number)
Mexico Phone Number Format
Understanding Mexico phone numbers
+52 XX XXXX XXXX
011-52-XX-XXXX-XXXX
Note: Mexico simplified its dialing system in 2019. All Mexican numbers are now 10 digits. When calling from abroad, simply dial +52 followed by the 10-digit number. You no longer need to add 1 before mobile numbers or use different formats for cell vs. landline. Mexico City numbers start with 55, Guadalajara with 33, Monterrey with 81.
Mexico Quick Facts
Capital
Mexico City
Language
Spanish
Currency
MXN
Timezone
UTC-6
Tips for Calling Mexico
Mexico spans four time zones, but most major cities (including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey) are on Central Time — 1 hour behind US Eastern. This makes calling extremely convenient from the US. Border cities like Tijuana are on Pacific Time. Mexico abolished daylight saving time in 2022 (except border regions), which may create seasonal time differences with the US.
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Calling Mexico FAQ
How do I call Mexico from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 52 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +52 + local number using the + symbol.
What is the country code for Mexico?
The country code for Mexico is +52. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.
What does 011 mean when calling internationally?
011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.
How much does it cost to call Mexico?
With InternationalCall, calls to Mexico cost $0.07/min for mobile and $0.02/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
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