How to Call Mexico
From the UK
Calling friends in Mexico City or business partners in Monterrey? The dialing code is +52. Forget expensive BT or Virgin Media rates—use your browser to call Mexico instantly.
Step-by-Step: Calling Mexico from UK
Mexico recently simplified their dialing plan to a standard 10-digit format for everything.
UK Exit Code
Dial 00 to dial out of the UK.
(Or just hold '0' to get '+' on mobile)
Mexico Code (+52)
Dial 52. This is the country code for all of Mexico.
10-Digit Number
Dial the Area Code + Local Number. It is always 10 digits total.
Important Update: No More "044" or "1"
Years ago, you had to dial "1" after +52 to reach a mobile phone. This rule was removed. Now, you simply dial +52 followed by the 10-digit number for both landlines and mobiles.
Major Mexican Area Codes
Mexico uses 2-digit codes for major cities and 3-digit codes for others.
| City | Type | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 2-digit code | 55 |
| Guadalajara | 2-digit code | 33 |
| Monterrey | 2-digit code | 81 |
| Puebla | 3-digit code | 222 |
| Mérida | 3-digit code | 999 |
| City | Type | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | 3-digit code | 664 |
| Cancún | 3-digit code | 998 |
| León | 3-digit code | 477 |
| Toluca | 3-digit code | 722 |
| Querétaro | 3-digit code | 442 |
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