How to call Mexico from Portugal
- From mobile
- +52 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 52 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Mexico from Portugal
How to make a call to Mexico from Portugal: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Portugal exit code
- 52Country code of Mexico
- 55Mexico City
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +52 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +52 200 123 4567
- Mobile
- +52 200 123 4567
- Landline
- 00 52 200 123 4567
Main area codes in Mexico
The area code comes right after 52, then the local number
- Mexico City00 525500 5256then 8 digits
- Tijuana00 5266300 52664then 7 digits
- Puebla00 5222100 52222then 7 digits
- Querétaro00 5244200 52446then 7 digits
- León00 5247700 52479then 7 digits
- Ciudad Juárez00 5265600 52657then 7 digits
- Guadalajara00 5233then 8 digits
- Mérida00 5299000 52999then 7 digits
Calling Mexico cell phones
Since 2019, you no longer dial 1 after +52 before a mobile number. Old guides and saved contacts may still have it
- Now, for example
- 00 52 200 123 4567
- Before 2019
- 00 52 1 200 123 4567
Before you call Mexico
Dial a city with its code
Mexico City takes 8 more digits after its code. Tijuana takes 7.
- Mexico City00 52 55
- Guadalajara00 52 33
- Tijuana00 52 663
Save Mexican contacts with +52
A number saved as +52 and 10 digits works from a Portugal mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
Check the time difference first
Mexico is 7 hours behind Lisbon from March to October and 6 hours behind from October to March.
Calling Mexico from Portugal without an international plan
Suparelay calls Mexico for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Portugal charge up to $2.06/min
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 41× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $0.68 |
 | $1.14 |
 | $2.06 |
Want to call Mexico?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Mexico
The time now in Mexico, and the best hours to call. The gap changes because Portugal moves its clocks in March and October, not Mexico.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours behind Lisbon
- October to March: 6 hours behind Lisbon
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 6
Why a call to Mexico fails
Roam Like at Home does not cover calls from Portugal to other EEA countries
Roam Like at Home applies to calls made while you travel in the EEA. It does not apply to calls from Portugal to other EEA countries. Your carrier charges its international rate for those calls.
ANACOM, Portal do Consumidor, RoamingFrom any country, a call to Mexico also fails when
- An extra 1 after 52
- 00 is not the exit code everywhere
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How do I call Mexico from a Portugal cell phone or mobile?
Dial +52, then the number. It works from any mobile in Portugal
Are calls to Mexico included in Portugal phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Portugal that we checked includes Mexico in a plan
How much does it cost to call Mexico from Portugal?
With no plan, carriers in Portugal charge up to $2.06 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mexico City from Portugal?
For Mexico City, dial 00 52 55, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Mexico?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 52. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +52 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 52 and the 10-digit number
Can I call Mexico on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 52 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Mexico
Why isn't my call going through to Mexico?
The usual causes: an extra 1 after 52, 00 is not the exit code everywhere, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to make a free call to Mexico from Portugal?
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 Mexico from Portugal on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Mexico without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Mexico landline from Portugal?
From a landline in Portugal, dial 00 52, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call Mexico?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Mexico. March to October: 7 hours behind Lisbon. October to March: 6 hours behind Lisbon
How do I call Mexico from Portugal: what is an international call to Mexico?
Dial 00 52, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +52 works too