How to call Colombia from Mexico
- From mobile
- +57 xxx xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 57 xxx xxxxxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Colombia from Mexico
How to make a call to Colombia from Mexico: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Mexico exit code
- 57Country code of Colombia
- xxx xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +57 xxx xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +57 601 2345678
- Mobile
- +57 601 2345678
- Landline
- 00 57 601 2345678
Main area codes in Colombia
The area code comes right after 57, then the local number
- Bogotá00 57601then the local number
- Cali00 57602then the local number
- Medellín00 57604then the local number
- Barranquilla00 57605then the local number
- Cúcuta00 57607then the local number
- Ibagué00 57608then the local number
- Pereira00 57606then the local number
Before you call Colombia
Calling Colombia cell phones
Colombian numbers have 8, 10, or 11 digits. For a 10-digit number, press and hold 0 for the plus first.
- Type + and 57
- Dial the 10-digit number
Do not mix Ibagué and Pereira
Their codes differ by 2 digits, and a wrong one rings another city.
- Ibagué00 57 608
- Pereira00 57 606
Reach the coast and the border
Barranquilla and Cúcuta have their own codes, so do not reuse the Bogotá one.
- Barranquilla00 57 605
- Cúcuta00 57 607
Calling Colombia from Mexico without an international plan
Suparelay calls Colombia for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Mexico charge up to $0.52/min. Telcel includes Colombia on Amigo por Segundo, and Movistar needs the Módulo 60 Minutos Mundiales, so check your plan first.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.05 |
 | $0.52 |
 | No rate published$0.27 with plan |
Want to call Colombia?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Colombia
The time now in Colombia, and the best hours to call. The time difference with Mexico City is 1 hour in every month of the year.
- Time difference
- All year: 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Colombia fails
Telcel Amigo por Segundo charges 17.32 pesos a minute for world long distance except Cuba
On the Amigo por Segundo rate, Telcel bills a minute of world long distance at 17.32 pesos from inside Mexico. Calls to Cuba are priced apart.
Telcel, Descubre la Tarifa Amigo por Segundo de TelcelTelcel can suspend calls from Mexico to the US or Canada on Amigo Sin Límite
On the Amigo Sin Límite packages, Telcel can suspend outgoing international calls to the US or Canada for up to 30 days. This happens when monthly minutes or SMS to those countries exceed 100 or exceed the average of the last 3 months in Mexico. Telcel applies the criterion that is more favorable to the user. The line itself stays active.
Telcel, Paquetes Amigo Sin LímiteFrom any country, a call to Colombia also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Colombia from Mexico on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +57, then the number. It works from any mobile in Mexico
Are calls to Colombia included in Mexico phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Mexico that we checked includes Colombia in a plan
Does Telcel include calls to Colombia?
With Telcel: With Amigo por Segundo. Telcel publishes no price a minute without a plan
How much does it cost to call Colombia from Mexico?
With no plan, carriers in Mexico charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Bogotá from Mexico?
For Bogotá, dial 00 57 601, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Colombia?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 57. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +57 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 57 and the number
Can I call Colombia on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 57 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Colombia
Why isn't my call going through to Colombia?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Is there a free call to Colombia, and how to call Colombia from Mexico for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Colombia from Mexico on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Colombia without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Colombia landline from Mexico?
From a landline in Mexico, dial 00 57, then the number
When is the best time to call Colombia?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Colombia. All year: 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
How do I call Colombia from Mexico with an international call to Colombia?
Dial 00 57, then the number. From a mobile, +57 works too