How to call the UK from Mexico
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Mexico
How to make a call to the UK from Mexico: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so London is 00 44 20 and never 00 44 020.
- Fails
- 00 44 020 xxxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 44 20 xxxx xxxx
- 00Mexico exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
How to call Birmingham from Mexico
Dial 00 44 121, then the local number. Manchester and Glasgow follow the same pattern.
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
- Glasgow00 44 141
Codes for Bristol and Cardiff
Both take the same exit code and country code, then their own area code.
- Bristol00 44 117
- Cardiff00 44 29
Calling the UK cell phones
Dial 00 44 then the number without its 0, or +44 from a mobile. UK numbers have 7, 9, or 10 digits, so a 10-digit number is normal.
Calling the UK from Mexico without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Mexico charge up to $0.52/min. Telcel includes the UK on Amigo por Segundo, and Movistar needs the Módulo 60 Minutos Mundiales.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 10× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.52 |
 | No rate published$0.49 with plan |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours ahead of Mexico City
- October to March: 6 hours ahead of Mexico City
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK 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 the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Mexico on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Mexico
Are calls to the UK included in Mexico phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Mexico that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Mexico?
With no plan, carriers in Mexico charge up to $0.52 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the UK landline from Mexico?
From a landline in Mexico, dial 00 44, then the number
Free call to the UK: how to call the UK from Mexico 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 the UK 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 the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call the UK from Mexico, make an international call to the UK, or dial a UK toll free number?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 7 hours ahead of Mexico City. October to March: 6 hours ahead of Mexico City