How to call Mexico from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Mexico from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Mexican number has 10 digits after 52, and a mobile takes no extra 1 before them.
- 00The UK 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 Mexican city from the UK
Guadalajara takes 8 more digits after its code. Tijuana and Puebla take 7.
- Guadalajara00 52 33
- Tijuana00 52 664
- Puebla00 52 222
Dial a Mexican number with plus
On a UK mobile, the plus replaces 00.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 52
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling Mexico from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Mexico for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 covers Mexico in a Big Bundle, Vodafone needs an opt-in add-on, and EE has no plan for it.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 122× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.066 with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 time difference to London changes twice a year because the UK moves its clocks and Mexico does not.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours behind London
- October to March: 6 hours behind London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 6
Why a call to Mexico fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?From 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 the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +52, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Mexico included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Mexico in a plan
How much does it cost to call Mexico from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Mexico City from the UK?
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
How do I call Mexico from the UK: how to make an international call to Mexico?
Dial 00 52, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +52 works too
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
Free call to Mexico: how to call Mexico from the UK 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 Mexico from the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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 London. October to March: 6 hours behind London
Does O2 include calls to Mexico?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile