How to call Mexico from Spain
- 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 Spain
How to make a call to Mexico from Spain: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Spain exit code
- 52Country code of Mexico
- xxx xxx xxxxThe 10-digit number, area code first
- 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 Mexico City with 8 digits
After 55 or 56, add 8 digits. Most other cities take 7.
- 00exit
- 52Mexico
- 55Mexico City
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Save Mexican contacts with +52
How do I call Mexico from Spain with a saved contact? Save it as +52 and 10 digits, and it works from your mobile at home and abroad.
- +52Mexico
- xxx xxx xxxx10 digits
Calling Mexico from Spain without an international plan
Suparelay calls Mexico for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.03/min. Movistar, Orange, and Vodafone each include Mexico on one prepaid plan; on other plans you pay the carrier's rate per minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 40× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $1.86 + $0.87 per call |
 | $0.23 + $1.01 per call |
 | $1.86 + $0.87 per call |
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. Only Spain changes its clocks, so the time difference with Mexico grows from 7 to 8 hours in March.
- Time difference
- March to October: 8 hours behind Madrid
- October to March: 7 hours behind Madrid
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 6
Why a call to Mexico fails
Movistar prices a call from Spain by destination
On Movistar, the price of a call from Spain depends on the destination. A prepaid plan includes minutes only for countries on the Movistar prepaid list. Check the rate for your destination in the Movistar search before you call.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesMovistar needs international calling enabled
On Movistar, you must enable the option Roaming y llamadas internacionales in Mi Movistar before you call abroad from Spain.
Movistar, Llamadas internacionalesFrom 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 to call Mexico from Spain on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +52, then the number. It works from any mobile in Spain
Are calls to Mexico included in Spain phone plans?
Yes, on most. Orange and Vodafone include calls to Mexico in their plans. Movistar charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Mexico from Spain?
With no plan, carriers in Spain charge up to $2.03 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mexico City from Spain?
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 call Mexico from Spain for free? Is there a free call to Mexico?
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 Spain 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 Spain?
From a landline in Spain, 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: 8 hours behind Madrid. October to March: 7 hours behind Madrid
How to make an international call to Mexico from Spain?
Dial 00 52, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +52 works too