Mexico country code: +52
In short
The Mexico country code is +52. To call Mexico, dial + (or your exit code), 52, then the number and dial the number as written. +52 is Mexico's country code. In August 2019 Mexico moved every number to one simple 10 digit format, for landlines and mobiles alike.
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Updated 14 October 2026 · SimVala editorial
Mexico
+52
- From a mobile+52
- From the US011 52
- From the UK, EU00 52
Build the digits to call Mexico
Pick where you are calling from
From any mobile
+52 …
Type + by holding the 0 key. Works from any country.
From a landline in the United States
011 52 …
011 is the exit code from the United States.
Mexico dropped its old 01 and 044 prefixes in 2019. Numbers are 10 digits.
Example numbers are from ranges reserved for fiction. Codes follow the ITU dialling procedures list.
+52
Mexico country code
00
Exit code in Mexico
10
Digits after the code
GMT-6
Main time zone (there are several)
How to call Mexico from abroad
That change removed the old extras: no more 01 for long distance, no 044 or 045 for mobiles, and no 1 after +52 when calling a mobile from abroad. Today you dial +52 and the 10 digits, and that is all.
Mexico dropped its old 01 and 044 prefixes in 2019. Numbers are 10 digits.
Mobile numbers: Mobiles look like landlines: 10 digits, written 55 xxxx xxxx locally, or +52 55 xxxx xxxx from abroad. An example in international format: +52 55 xxxx xxxx.
Mexico area codes for major cities
Landline numbers start with a city code. From abroad, it comes right after +52.
| City | Area code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 55 | +52 55 ... |
| Guadalajara | 33 | +52 33 ... |
| Monterrey | 81 | +52 81 ... |
| Puebla | 222 | +52 222 ... |
| Tijuana | 664 | +52 664 ... |
| Cancun | 998 | +52 998 ... |
| Merida | 999 | +52 999 ... |
| Leon | 477 | +52 477 ... |
| Queretaro | 442 | +52 442 ... |
| Acapulco | 744 | +52 744 ... |
Calling out of Mexico. From a landline there, start with 00, then the other country's code and number. From a mobile, + works everywhere.
Time in Mexico. Mexico is on GMT-6 all year. That is the main time zone. Mexico has several, so check the city before you call.
The first 2 or 3 digits still hint at the city, but they are now simply part of the 10 digit number.
Old guides that tell you to add a 1 before a mobile are out of date.
Numbers starting 800 are toll free inside Mexico.
Mexico has four time zones, and Cancun is one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Step-by-step guides
Sources
- itu.int
- ITU: Dialling procedures (international prefix, national prefix, and national number)
- ITU: assigned country codes (E.164)
Codes checked on 2026-09-28.
Mexico country code, answered
What is the Mexico country code?+
The Mexico country code is +52. Dial it after the + on a mobile, or after your exit code on a landline, then the number and dial the number as written.
Which country uses +52?+
+52 belongs to Mexico only.
How do I call Mexico from the US?+
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 52, then the number and dial the number as written. From a mobile, + 52 works too.
How do I call Mexico from the UK or Europe?+
Dial 00, then 52, then the number and dial the number as written. From a mobile, start with + instead of 00.
What is the exit code in Mexico?+
To call out of Mexico from a landline, start with 00. From a mobile, + always works.
How many digits are Mexico phone numbers?+
Mexico numbers have 10 digits after the +52. Mobiles look like landlines: 10 digits, written 55 xxxx xxxx locally, or +52 55 xxxx xxxx from abroad.
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