What number do I dial to call Mexico from USA?
Dial 011, then 52, then 10-digit Mexican national number. For example: 011 52 55 1234 5678.
International dialing guide
Call Mexico from USA
Calling Mexico from USA now uses country code 52 plus the 10-digit Mexican number. Older mobile prefixes such as 1 after 52 are no longer used for standard dialing.
Dial +52 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 011 + 52 + 10-digit Mexican national number
Example: 011 52 55 1234 5678
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 011 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in USA, use 011.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- Mexico: +52
- Origin exit code
- USA: 011
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.039/min. Mobile about $0.039/min.
Time zone difference
Mexico has several time zones. Mexico City often matches US Central Time, while Baja California usually matches US Pacific Time.
Best window from USA is broad: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM in destination city usually works for business calls.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call Mexico from USA
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 011, the international exit code for USA.
- Dial 52, the country code for Mexico.
- Enter 10-digit Mexican national number. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 011 52 55 1234 5678.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +52 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in USA, the manual version is 011 before 52.
If the Mexico number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in Mexico
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +52 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 55 | 011 52 55 1234 5678 |
| Guadalajara | 33 | 011 52 33 1234 5678 |
| Monterrey | 81 | 011 52 81 1234 5678 |
| Tijuana | 664 | 011 52 664 123 4567 |
| Puebla | 222 | 011 52 222 123 4567 |
FAQ
What time is it in Mexico when it's 9am in USA?
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is usually 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM in Mexico City depending on daylight saving rules and date.
How much does it cost to call Mexico from USA?
On Qubicall, guide rates for Mexico are about $0.039/min to landlines and $0.039/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.