Call Mexico from USA
Country Code +52
Calling Mexico has changed. Forget the old "044" or "01" prefixes. Now, simply dial +52 followed by the 10-digit number for both landlines and cell phones. Connect instantly from your browser.
How to Call Mexico (Updated)
Mexico simplified its dialing plan in 2019. Here is the correct way to call from the USA.
Exit Code
Dial 011 if calling from a US landline.
From a mobile or StartACall, just use +.
Country Code (+52)
Dial +52.
Do NOT dial '1' after 52 anymore!
10-Digit Number
Dial the Area Code + Phone Number.
(e.g., 55 for Mexico City + 8 digits).
Important: Prefixes Eliminated
If you have old contacts saved with 044, 045, or 01, you must remove these prefixes. Also, incoming international calls to cell phones no longer require the digit '1' after +52.
Major Mexico City Codes
Area codes for the most popular destinations in Mexico.
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | CDMX | 55 |
| Guadalajara | Jalisco | 33 |
| Monterrey | Nuevo León | 81 |
| Puebla | Puebla | 222 |
| Mérida | Yucatán | 999 |
| City | Region | Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana | Baja California | 664 |
| Cancún | Quintana Roo | 998 |
| León | Guanajuato | 477 |
| Toluca | Mexico State | 722 |
| Ciudad Juárez | Chihuahua | 656 |
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Mexico from USA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I dial 011 to call Mexico?
If you are calling from a US landline, yes, you dial 011 first. If you are calling from a mobile phone or StartACall, you can simply use the '+' symbol before the country code 52.
How do I call a Mexican cell phone from the US?
Simply dial +52 followed by the 10-digit area code and phone number. You no longer need to add a '1' after the 52.
What is the area code for Mexico City?
The area code for Mexico City (CDMX) is 55. Numbers there are 8 digits long, so the total format is +52 55 XXXX XXXX.
Are calls to Mexico included in my plan?
With StartACall, you pay a very low per-minute rate only for what you use. There are no monthly plans or hidden fees.
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