What is Mexico's country code?
The country code for Mexico is +52.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Mexico?
- International format (recommended)
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+52 [local number]Example:
+52 222 123 4567 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+52followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
52, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Mexico numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Mexico?
Mexico spans 12 time zones:
- America/Mexico_City
- America/Cancun
- America/Merida
- America/Monterrey
- America/Matamoros
- America/Chihuahua
- America/Ciudad_Juarez
- America/Ojinaga
- America/Mazatlan
- America/Bahia_Banderas
- America/Hermosillo
- America/Tijuana
Not a good time to call
07:04 AM local time · Late night / early morning
Most people are sleeping.
How much does it cost to call Mexico?
International calls to Mexico vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.65/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.04/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.65 | 99% more |
| Verizon | $3.49 | 99% more |
| T-Mobile | $0.00 | — |
| DialHard | $0.04 | Save ~98% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Tips for calling Mexico
Based on patterns from DialHard users and support data:
- Calling during siesta hours (2-4 PM local) significantly reduces business answer rates.
- Telcel mobile numbers have marginally better audio quality than Movistar in our tests.
- For Mexico City businesses, mornings before 11 AM get fastest responses.
Current rates to Mexico
$0.04–$0.08/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Is +52 a mobile or landline code?
+52 is the country code for all of Mexico—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Mexico connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +52 (not 0052 or 52)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Mexico number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +52 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.