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We've also included a handy list of exit codes to make dialing easier for you.
To call Mexico from any country, all you need is your country's exit code, Mexico's country code, and the local number you're trying to reach (including area code). In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of dialing Mexico, and we've added a section on exit codes to help you quickly find your country's code.
Dialing Mexico Made Easy
Start by dialing your country's exit code, followed by Mexico's country code, which is 52. Next, enter the 2- to 3-digit area code, and then the 7- to 8-digit local number. For instance, to call the number 5555-5555 in Mexico City from the United States, you would dial 011-52-55-5555-5555.
Steps to Follow
How to Call a Mexican Phone Number
Begin with your country's exit code. To make an international call, you must start by dialing the exit code of your country. While some countries share the same exit code, there is no universal code for all nations.
- Example: To call Mexico from the United States, you would begin with the US exit code, 011, and your dialing sequence should look like: 011-[country code]-[area code]-[local number]
Dial Mexico's country code, "52." After entering your country's exit code, proceed by dialing Mexico’s country code, which is 52.
- Example: When calling from the United States to Mexico, the number should look like this at this stage: 011-52-[area code]-[local number]
Dial the area code. Each region in Mexico has its unique 2- to 3-digit area code, required for both landline and mobile calls. If the area code isn't provided with the local number, you can look it up using a search engine like Google.
- Example: When calling someone in Mexico City, the area code is 55. So far, your number should look like this: 011-52-55-[local number]
Finish by dialing the local phone number. The last part of the phone number is your contact’s local number. Mexican numbers, including the area code and local number, always total 10 digits, with local numbers being 7 or 8 digits long.
- Example: If the contact's number is 5555-5555, the complete number will look like this: 011-52-55-5555-5555
Exit Codes for Various Countries
Exit codes differ from country to country. We've compiled a list of the most common exit codes worldwide. However, this list is not exhaustive, so it's always a good idea to double-check using a search engine like Google to ensure accuracy.
- 011 is the exit code for the United States, Canada, many U.S. territories, and several Caribbean islands.
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00 is used across most of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and parts of Asia.
- Some countries, like South Korea, Brazil, Israel, Finland, and Indonesia, use 00 but might require additional digits to specify your phone carrier.
- 0011 is unique to Australia, and no other country currently uses this exit code.
- 010 is Japan's exit code and is exclusive to this country.
- 001 is used by countries such as Guyana, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Thailand, and Cambodia, while 002 is for Taiwan.
- 0 is the code used by Samoa and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- 000 serves as the exit code for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Singapore.
- 009 is reserved for Nigeria.
- 1XX0 is used in Chile, where the "XX" changes depending on your carrier.
- 19XX represents the exit code for Peru, with "XX" being replaced by a specific carrier code.
- 810 is the code for several Eastern European countries: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
- 99 is the exit code for North Korea.
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To avoid hefty charges on your phone bill, consider subscribing to an international calling plan or using a prepaid international phone card before making the call.
