Mexico Country Code: +52
Use +52 to call Mexico from abroad. Mexican national numbers are typically 10 digits (area code + subscriber number). This page includes a live Mexico City clock, popular area codes, and a dial-string builder you can copy.
How to Call Mexico (+52)
To call Mexico from another country, dial your international exit code, then 52, then the Mexican area code and the local number. Mexican national numbers are typically 10 digits in total (area code + subscriber number).
- Dial your exit code (example: US/CA 011, most of Europe 00).
- Dial Mexico country code: 52.
- Dial the area code + local number (10 digits total).
- Dial 10 digits: area code + subscriber number.
- No trunk “0” is typically required.
- Legacy prefixes like 01, 044, 045 are no longer used in modern dialing.
If you see an older format like +52 1 …, the “1” is legacy and not required for international mobile calls anymore.
Dial String Builder
Paste any Mexico number (with spaces, +52, or older prefixes). We’ll normalize it and generate a copyable international dial string.
Mexico Phone Number Format
Mexico phone numbers are typically 10 digits nationally. The total length is always 10 digits, but the area code can be 2 digits (major metros) or 3 digits (many regions).
| City / Region | Area code | Example (international) |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City (CDMX) | 55 | +52 55 1234 5678 |
| Guadalajara | 33 | +52 33 1234 5678 |
| Monterrey | 81 | +52 81 1234 5678 |
| Cancún (Quintana Roo) | 998 | +52 998 123 4567 |
| Tijuana (Baja California) | 664 | +52 664 123 4567 |
| Ciudad Juárez (Chihuahua) | 656 | +52 656 123 4567 |
| Puebla | 222 | +52 222 123 4567 |
Mexico time zones
Mexico spans multiple time zones. Below are common references and IANA names used in systems and apps.
| Reference | IANA | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Central (Mexico City) | America/Mexico_City | UTC−6 |
| Quintana Roo (Cancún) | America/Cancun | UTC−5 |
| Sonora (Hermosillo) | America/Hermosillo | UTC−7 |
| Baja California (Tijuana) | America/Tijuana | UTC−8 (often UTC−7 in DST) |
Most of Mexico no longer changes clocks for daylight saving time. Some northern border areas and Baja California may still observe DST to match U.S. border schedules.
Mexico dialing summary
FAQs about Calling Mexico
Quick answers for the most common Mexico dialing questions.
What is Mexico’s country code?
Mexico’s country calling code is +52.
Do I need +52 1 for mobile numbers?
No. The “1” after +52 is legacy and no longer required for international calls to Mexican mobile numbers. Dial +52 + area code + number.
How many digits are Mexico phone numbers?
Most Mexican phone numbers are dialed as 10 digits nationally (area code + subscriber number).
What is the international prefix to call abroad from Mexico?
Mexico commonly uses 00 as the international dialing prefix when calling other countries.
How do I call Mexico from the US?
Dial 011 (US exit code) + 52 + the 10-digit Mexican number (area code + subscriber number).
Does Mexico use a trunk prefix like 0?
Modern dialing typically does not require a trunk “0”. Within Mexico, you generally dial the 10-digit number directly.
What is the emergency number in Mexico?
The general emergency number is 911.
Why does Mexico have multiple time zones?
Mexico spans a wide east–west distance, so regions use different standard times (for example, Mexico City vs Cancún vs Tijuana).
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