What does a Mexico phone number look like?
- International format
+52 55 1234 5678- IDD format (caller ID)
0052 55 1234 5678- Number length
- 10 digits after the country code
- Mobile example
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55 1234 5678(local) →+52 55 1234 5678 - Landline example
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55 1234 5678(local) →+52 55 1234 5678
Mexico unified mobile and landline numbering in 2019. All numbers are 10 digits.
Area codes in Mexico
- Mexico City
+52 55- Guadalajara
+52 33- Monterrey
+52 81- Puebla
+52 222- Tijuana
+52 664- Cancún
+52 998
Mexico unified numbering in 2019. The first 2-3 digits of the 10-digit number indicate the city.
Received a call or message from +52?
A call or text from +52 (or 0052) originates from Mexico.
If you don't know anyone in Mexico, be cautious. Common patterns with unfamiliar international numbers:
- One-ring scams (Wangiri): The caller rings once and hangs up, hoping you'll call back a premium-rate number. Don't return calls to numbers you don't recognize.
- SMS phishing: Messages claiming to be from banks, delivery services, or government agencies. Legitimate organizations won't contact you from a +52 number unless you have an account in Mexico.
- Spoofed numbers: The caller ID can be faked. A call showing +52 may not actually originate from Mexico.
If you do know someone in Mexico and want to call them back, see the dialing instructions below.
How to call Mexico from abroad
- 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.
| From | Dial |
|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 52 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 52 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 52 [local number] |
| Your browser (DialHard) | +52 [local number] |
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
Good time to call
10:05 AM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
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 $0.07/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.65 | 98% more |
| Verizon | $3.49 | 98% more |
| T-Mobile | $0.00 | — |
| DialHard | $0.07 | Save ~97% |
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
$0.07–$0.12/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the code +52 from?
+52 is the international dialing code for Mexico.
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.
Is a call from +52 a scam?
Not necessarily. +52 is the legitimate country code for Mexico. However, scammers can spoof any country code. If you don't recognize the number or weren't expecting a call from Mexico, don't call back — especially if they only rang once.
Why won't my call to Mexico connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +52 (not 0052 or just 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
What does a Mexico phone number look like?
A Mexico number in international format starts with
+52 followed by the local number.
Local numbers are typically 10 digits long.
Example: +52 55 1234 5678
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.
How do I block calls from +52?
On most smartphones, you can block individual numbers by opening your recent calls, tapping the number, and selecting "Block." To block all calls from a country code, check your carrier's international call blocking options or use a call-filtering app.