How to call Cuba from Mexico
- From mobile
- +53 x xxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 53 x xxxxxxx
From $1.09/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Cuba from Mexico
How to make a call to Cuba from Mexico: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 before a Cuban area code: Havana City is 7, not 07.
- 00Mexico exit code
- 53Country code of Cuba
- x xxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +53 x xxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +53 7 1234567
- Mobile
- +53 7 1234567
- Landline
- 00 53 7 1234567
Main area codes in Cuba
The area code comes right after 53, then the local number
- Havana City00 537then the local number
- Guantánamo Province00 5321then the local number
- Santiago de Cuba Province00 5322then the local number
- Granma Province00 5323then the local number
- Holguín Province00 5324then the local number
- Las Tunas Province00 5331then the local number
- Camagüey Province00 5332then the local number
- Ciego de Ávila Province00 5333then the local number
Before you call Cuba
Area codes for the big cities
Find the city you call, then add the local number.
- Havana City00 53 7
- Santiago de Cuba00 53 22
- Holguín00 53 24
Save Cuban contacts with +53
Calling Cuba cell phones works the same way: save the number as +53, then the area code and number. Type it in the dialer above.
Dial from a Mexican landline
A landline needs the exit code 00 before 53. An 8-digit number follows the same steps.
- Dial 00
- Dial 53
- Dial the area code and the number
Calling Cuba from Mexico without an international plan
Suparelay calls Cuba for $1.09/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Mexico charge up to $1.31/min. Telcel includes Cuba only on Amigo por Segundo, and Movistar has no plan that includes calls to Cuba.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $1.09 |
 | $1.31 |
 | No rate published$0.98 with plan |
Want to call Cuba?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Cuba
The time now in Cuba, and the best hours to call. Cuba changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to Mexico City moves between 2 hours and 1.
- Time difference
- March to November: 2 hours ahead of Mexico City
- November to March: 1 hour ahead of Mexico City
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Cuba 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 Cuba also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How do I call Cuba from Mexico on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +53, then the number. It works from any mobile in Mexico
Are calls to Cuba included in Mexico phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Mexico that we checked includes Cuba in a plan
Does Telcel include calls to Cuba?
With Telcel: With Telcel Libre 1 Abierto CPP o MPP. Telcel publishes no price a minute without a plan
How much does it cost to call Cuba from Mexico?
With no plan, carriers in Mexico charge up to $1.31 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Havana City from Mexico?
For Havana City, dial 00 53 7, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Cuba?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 53. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +53 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 53 and the number
Can I call Cuba on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 53 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Cuba
Why isn't my call going through to Cuba?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Cuba from Mexico for free, and is a free call to Cuba possible?
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 Cuba 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 Cuba without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Cuba landline from Mexico?
From a landline in Mexico, dial 00 53, then the number
How to make an international call to Cuba?
Dial 00 53, then the number. From a mobile, +53 works too
When is the best time to call Cuba?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Cuba. March to November: 2 hours ahead of Mexico City. November to March: 1 hour ahead of Mexico City