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Mexico · +52 · Americas

How to Call Mexico (+52) from Abroad

Your complete guide to dialling Mexico from Mexico City to anywhere in the world — verified +52 country code, America/Mexico_City time zone, Americas region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.

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Mexico

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Mexico City

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Mexico

MX

2 Digit ISO

+52

Country Calling Code

MEX

3 Digit ISO

Capital

Mexico City

Time zone

America/Mexico_City

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Mexico

+52

Capital

Mexico City

Region

Americas

Time zone

America/Mexico_City

Coordinates

23.6° N, 102.5° W

ISO 3166-1

MX / MEX

Dial format

+52 [area] [number]

Current time in Mexico City

—:—

Best time to call: 09:00 – 17:00 Mexico City

Dialing guide

How to call Mexico

A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix+
+
Country code52
+
Area / mobileXX
+
Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number+52 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164

Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.

01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Mexico code

Dial +52. This identifies Mexico on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Mexico City or elsewhere.

Mexico country code +52 for WhatsApp

To call Mexico on WhatsApp, save the number with +52 and no exit prefix — WhatsApp dials from your contacts, not a dial pad. Voice and video calls are free over data.

Save as +52 XX XXX XXX — use + not 0052Drop any leading 0 from the local numberOpen WhatsApp > New Chat > find contact > tap callFree over Wi-Fi or mobile data

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Call quality

Tips for clear & uninterrupted calls

Whether you're reaching Mexico for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.

  • 01

    HD audio for Mexico calls

    Mexico City routes perform best with an HD-compatible headset — G.722 wideband is supported on most VoIP paths to Mexico and makes voices noticeably clearer.

  • 02

    Connection quality to Mexico

    Mexico City is ~13,580 km away — latency runs 280–310ms. Use wired ethernet to eliminate Wi-Fi jitter on this long-haul path.

  • 03

    Best time to call Mexico City

    Schedule Mexico calls during Mexico City business hours — 09:00–17:00 America/Mexico_City — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.

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Number ranges

Mexicocity & national codes

Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Mexico (+52).

Mexico national codes3 entries

NationalDial codes
Toll Free 1+52-187
Toll Free 2+52-800
Toll Free Corp+52-800

Mexico city codes48 entries

CityDial codes
Acapulco+52-744
Aguascalientes+52-449
Apizaco+52-241
Cabo San Lucas+52-624
Cancun+52-998
Celaya+52-461
Chihuahua+52-614
Chuuk+52-330
Ciudad del Carmen+52-938
Ciudad Juarez+52-656
Cuernavaca+52-777
Culiacan+52-667
Durango+52-618
Ensenada+52-646
Guadalajara+52-33
Hermosillo+52-662
Irapuato+52-462
Ixtapa+52-961
Jalapa+52-932
Juchita+52-971
Kosrae+52-370
Leon+52-477
Los Mochis+52-668
Matamoros+52-871
Mazatlan+52-669
Merida+52-999
Mexicali+52-686
Mexico City+52-55
Mobile Phones+52-1
Monterrey+52-81
Morelia+52-443
Nogales+52-631
Nuevo Laredo+52-867
Oaxaca de Juarez+52-951
Playa del Carmen+52-984
Pohnpei+52-320
Progreso+52-861
Puebla+52-222
Puerto Vallarta+52-322
Reynosa+52-899
Saltillo+52-844
San Luis Potosi+52-444
Tampico+52-833
Tijuana+52-664
Torreon+52-871
Veracruz+52-229
Villahermosa+52-993
Yap+52-350
Country profile

Connecting you to Mexico, one journey at a time.

Capital

Mexico City

Population

127.50M

Area

1,964,375 km²

GDP (USD)

$1.79T

Currency

Mexican Peso (MXN $)

Languages

Spanish

Emergency number

911

Internet TLD

.mx

Drive side

Right-hand traffic

Latitude / Longitude

23.63°N / 102.55°W

Time zone

America/Mexico_City

ISO 3166 codes

MX · MEX

From South Africa

Calling Mexico from South Africa

Mexico City is ~13,580 km from South Africa — TKOS routes via trans-Atlantic submarine cable at a fraction of mobile carrier rates.

MethodRateQualityContract
TKOS VoIPLowestHD audioNone
SA mobile carrier3–8× higherStandardBundle required
Calling cardVariableCompressedActivation fee
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Why TKOS

Why call Mexico with TKOS?

Built on top of every Mexico (+52) route quality, price, and people you can reach.

HD voice routes to Mexico

TKOS routes every Mexico call through direct carrier interconnects, reaching Mexico City with HD voice and minimal jitter (~280ms RTT).

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Per-minute Mexico rates

TKOS buys Mexico termination in bulk, routing directly to Mexico City — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Mexico (+52), no hidden fees.

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Support aligned to Mexico City hours

Your account manager covers America/Mexico_City hours for Mexico. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Mexico City routes, day or night.

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FAQ

Questions about calling Mexico, answered.

Everything a business or traveller needs to know before dialling Mexico (+52). Can't find an answer? Our team is one click away.

Q1.What is the country code for Mexico?
Mexico's international calling code is +52. Dial it immediately after your exit prefix and before the local subscriber number whenever calling from outside Mexico.
Q2.What is the best time to call Mexico?
Tuesday–Wednesday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST/CDT is the sweet spot for Mexico City. Mexico City runs on CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer. Avoid La Comida (2–4 PM) — Mexico's long midday meal is a genuine business dead zone. The northwest (Tijuana) follows Pacific Time.
Q3.How do I call a mobile number in Mexico?
Mexican mobiles are 10 digits. Dial +52 then the 3-digit area code (lada) plus the 7-digit number — no leading zero to drop. A typical Mexico City mobile: +52 55 1234 5678.
Q4.How do I dial Mexico from Australia?
From Australia dial 0011 52, then the Mexico subscriber number. Australian mobiles also accept + 52 — press and hold 0 to enter the + symbol.
Q5.Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Mexico?
Yes. When dialling Mexico (+52) from abroad, always drop the leading 0 from the area code or mobile prefix. The full format is: + 52 [area or mobile number without 0] [subscriber digits].
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