What is the country code for Mexico?

Mexico's country code is +52. You dial it immediately after the US exit code (011 from a landline or + from a mobile).

Do I still need to dial '1' after +52 for Mexican cell phones?

No. Since August 2019, the '1' prefix is no longer used. Dial +52 followed by the full 10-digit number for both mobiles and landlines.

How many digits are in a Mexican phone number?

All Mexican phone numbers are exactly 10 digits, consisting of a 2- or 3-digit area code and a 7- or 8-digit local number. This applies to both landlines and mobiles.

What is the area code for Mexico City?

Mexico City's area code is 55. A full international call to Mexico City from the US would be dialed as 011 52 55 XXXX XXXX (landline) or +52 55 XXXX XXXX (mobile).

What time zone is Mexico in?

Mexico spans four time zones. Most of the population (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey) is in Central Standard Time (UTC−6). Cancún is on Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) year-round. Most of Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time, though border municipalities do.

How much does it cost to call Mexico from the US with Sayfone?

Sayfone calls to Mexico cost $0.08 per minute. You can call directly from your browser with transparent per-minute pricing and no app download required.

Can I call a Mexican toll-free number from the US?

Mexican toll-free (800) numbers may not be reachable from outside Mexico, or may incur international charges. Ask the business for a direct 10-digit number if the toll-free line doesn't connect.

Quick Answer

How to Call Mexico from the United States

From a US landline, dial 011 + 52 + the 10-digit Mexican number. From a US mobile, dial +52 + the 10-digit number. Both landline and mobile numbers in Mexico use the same 10-digit format.

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Cost tools

🇺🇸From United States

To Mexico🇲🇽

$0.08

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+52

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

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Mobile rate

$0.08/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

Sayfone lets you call Mexico directly from your browser at $0.08/min with transparent per-minute pricing.

Steps at a glance

Dial the US exit code: 011 (landline) or + (mobile)
Dial Mexico's country code: 52
Dial the full 10-digit Mexican phone number (area code + local number)

Sources

1
FCC – International Calling Tip Sheet (Mexico mobile dialing update)
Verifies US exit code 011, country code +52, 10-digit format, and removal of mobile prefix '1'.

DIALING GUIDE

Step-by-Step: Call Mexico from the United States

Follow these steps to dial any Mexican landline or mobile number from the US. Since Mexico's 2019 numbering reform, all numbers use a uniform 10-digit format.

1
Dial the US exit code
From a US landline, dial 011. From a US mobile phone, press and hold 0 to enter the + symbol, or simply type +.
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011 or +
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2
Dial Mexico's country code
Enter 52, which is Mexico's country code assigned by the ITU. This is the same for all calls to Mexico regardless of whether the destination is a landline or mobile.
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011 52 or +52
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3
Dial the 10-digit Mexican phone number
Enter the full 10-digit number, which includes the area code (2 or 3 digits) followed by the local subscriber number (7 or 8 digits). Do not add a '1' before the area code — this prefix was eliminated in 2019.
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011 52 55 1234 5678 (Mexico City example)
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Place the call
Press the call button. If using Sayfone, enter the number in your browser — the rate to Mexico is $0.08/min.

Dialing format reference

+52

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +52.

Mobile

+52 XX XXXX XXXX (10 digits)

Landline

+52 XX XXXX XXXX (10 digits)

+52 55 1234 5678 (Mexico City)
+52 33 1234 5678 (Guadalajara)
+52 81 1234 5678 (Monterrey)
+52 998 123 4567 (Cancún)

Major city area codes

Mexico City55

Guadalajara33

Monterrey81

Cancún998

Puebla222

Tijuana664

Sources

1
FCC – International Calling Tip Sheet
US exit code and Mexico dialing instructions.
2
Wikipedia – Telephone numbers in Mexico
10-digit numbering plan details and 2019 reform.

IMPORTANT RULES

Mexico Dialing Rules to Know

Mexico's telephone system was simplified in 2019. Here are the key rules that affect how you dial from the United States.

No '1' prefix for mobile numbers

Since August 3, 2019, callers from the US no longer need to dial '1' after Mexico's country code (+52) when calling Mexican mobile phones. The same format applies for landlines and mobiles: +52 + 10-digit number.

All Mexican numbers are 10 digits

Every phone number in Mexico — whether mobile or landline — consists of exactly 10 digits. This includes a 2-digit area code (for Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey) or a 3-digit area code for all other regions, plus the remaining local digits.

Use 011 from a US landline, + from a mobile

The US international access code is 011 when calling from a landline. On a US mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead, which replaces the exit code automatically.

Toll-free and special numbers may not work internationally

Some special numbers in Mexico, such as toll-free 800 numbers, may not be reachable from the US or may incur international charges. If you need to reach a Mexican business, ask for their direct landline or mobile number.

TIMING TIPS

Best Times to Call Mexico from the US

Mexico spans four time zones, but the majority of the population — including Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey — is on Central Standard Time (UTC−6), the same standard offset as the US Central time zone.

🇲🇽

Mexico abolished daylight saving time in most of the country in October 2022. However, municipalities near the US border still observe US DST. This means the time difference between some US and Mexican cities can shift by one hour seasonally.

Time & windows

Mexico City / Guadalajara / Monterrey

CST (UTC−6)

Same standard offset as US Central, but no DST in most of Mexico

Cancún (Quintana Roo)

EST (UTC−5)

Year-round Eastern Standard Time; no DST

Tijuana / Mexicali (border)

PST/PDT (UTC−8/−7)

Follows US Pacific DST schedule

🇺🇸Best for personal calls to central Mexico

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM US Central (same local time)Evenings and weekends work well for family calls.

🇺🇸Best for business calls to Mexico City

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US CentralDuring US DST (Mar–Nov), interior Mexico may be 1 hour behind US Central.

🇺🇸Calling Cancún from US East Coast

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM US EasternCancún stays on EST year-round, matching US Eastern in winter but 1 hour behind during US EDT.

Calling tips

Confirm which Mexican time zone your contact is in — the country spans UTC−5 to UTC−7 (or UTC−8 in Baja California).
Most of Mexico no longer observes daylight saving time, so the offset from US time zones may shift by one hour when the US changes clocks.
Border cities like Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez still follow US DST, matching their neighboring US city.
For Sayfone calls, open your browser and enter the number with +52 to connect at $0.08/min.

Business etiquette

Business hours in Mexico are generally 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday.
A brief greeting before getting to business is customary and appreciated.
If calling a government office or bank, expect shorter hours — typically 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Sources

1
Time and Date – Time Zones in Mexico
Mexico's four time zones and DST abolition.
2
Wikipedia – Time in Mexico
DST changes and border municipality exceptions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues When Calling Mexico

If your call to Mexico isn't connecting, check these common causes before redialing.

Still dialing '1' after the country code?

The old format required a '1' after +52 for Mexican mobile numbers. This was eliminated in 2019. If you're still adding it, your call may not connect. Dial +52 followed directly by the 10-digit number.

Number has fewer or more than 10 digits?

All valid Mexican phone numbers are exactly 10 digits (after the +52 country code). If the number you have is shorter or longer, verify it with your contact. Older formats or locally shared numbers may be missing the area code.

Call connects but no one answers?

Check the time zone. Mexico has four time zones and most of the country no longer observes DST. You may be calling at an unexpected hour for the recipient.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Mexican toll-free (800) numbers and short-code service numbers may not be reachable from the US, or may behave differently. Request a direct 10-digit number if a toll-free line doesn't connect.

Sources

1
FCC – International Calling Tip Sheet
General international dialing troubleshooting.

Savings

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How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Mexico — the same basis as the rest of this page.
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