How to call Mexico from the US
- From mobile
- +52 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 52 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Mexico from the US
How to make a call to Mexico from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Mexican number has 10 digits, so a number with fewer is missing its area code.
- 011The US 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
- 011 52 200 123 4567
Main area codes in Mexico
The area code comes right after 52, then the local number
- Mexico City011 5255011 5256then 8 digits
- Tijuana011 52663011 52664then 7 digits
- Puebla011 52221011 52222then 7 digits
- Querétaro011 52442011 52446then 7 digits
- León011 52477011 52479then 7 digits
- Ciudad Juárez011 52656011 52657then 7 digits
- Guadalajara011 5233then 8 digits
- Mérida011 52990011 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
- 011 52 200 123 4567
- Before 2019
- 011 52 1 200 123 4567
Before you call Mexico
Dial other cities with their code
Guadalajara has 8 more digits after its code. Tijuana and Puebla have 7.
- Guadalajara011 52 33
- Tijuana011 52 664
- Puebla011 52 222
Save Mexican contacts with +52
A contact saved as +52 and 10 digits works from a US mobile at home and when you travel.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 52
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling Mexico from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Mexico for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $2.00/min. Most big US carriers include Mexico on their main plans: check yours in the table.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 40× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.09 mobile |
 | $2.00 + tax |
 | $1.00 + tax |
 | $0.69 + tax |
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 New York changes in March and November, when US clocks move.
- Time difference
- March to November: 2 hours behind New York
- November to March: 1 hour behind New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 6
Why a call to Mexico fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 to Mexico from the US cell phone or cellular?
Dial +52, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Mexico included in US cellular plans?
Yes. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon include calls to Mexico in their plans. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Can Google Voice call Mexico?
Google Voice calls Mexico only from its own account and app. Suparelay calls any number in Mexico from your browser, with nothing to install
How much does it cost to call Mexico from the US?
Nothing extra on AT&T unlimited domestic rate plans, Experience More, and Verizon Unlimited plans. Without such a plan, carriers in the US charge up to $2.00 a minute. Suparelay calls Mexico from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call Mexico City from the USA?
For Mexico City, dial 011 52 55, then the 8-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Mexico?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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 the US for free?
Only on AT&T unlimited domestic rate plans, Experience More, and Verizon Unlimited plans, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls Mexico from your browser for cents a minute
What's the best app to call Mexico?
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 do you call Mexico from the US landline?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 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 November: 2 hours behind New York. November to March: 1 hour behind New York