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Mexico Country Code +52

Complete guide to calling Mexico from the US and abroad

ISO-2: MX ISO-3: MEX North America Capital: Mexico City

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+52
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 52 + area + number
Country TLD
.mx

Geography

Capital
Mexico City
Continent
North America
Area
1,972,550 km²
Population
131,946,900
Currency
Mexican peso
Languages
Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8%

Time & Communication

Current Time
3:10 PM
Time Zone
UTC-6
Mobile Penetration
116.5%
Internet Penetration
83.1%
Fixed-line Penetration
22.6%

How to Call Mexico from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Mexico from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
52
Mexico
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 52 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+52 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Mexico

City Area Code How to Dial from US
Acapulco 744 011 52 744 + local number
Aguascalientes 449 011 52 449 + local number
Apizaco 241 011 52 241 + local number
Cabo San Lucas 624 011 52 624 + local number
Cancun 998 011 52 998 + local number
Celaya 461 011 52 461 + local number
Chihuahua 614 011 52 614 + local number
Ciudad del Carmen 938 011 52 938 + local number
Ciudad Juarez 656 011 52 656 + local number
Cuernavaca 777 011 52 777 + local number
Culiacan 667 011 52 667 + local number
Durango 618 011 52 618 + local number
Ensenada 646 011 52 646 + local number
Guadalajara 33 011 52 33 + local number
Hermosillo 662 011 52 662 + local number
Irapuato 462 011 52 462 + local number
Ixtapa 961 011 52 961 + local number
Jalapa 932 011 52 932 + local number
Juchita 971 011 52 971 + local number
Leon 477 011 52 477 + local number
Los Mochis 668 011 52 668 + local number
Matamoros 871 011 52 871 + local number
Mazatlan 669 011 52 669 + local number
Merida 999 011 52 999 + local number
Mexicali 686 011 52 686 + local number
Mexico City 55 011 52 55 + local number
Monterrey 81 011 52 81 + local number
Morelia 443 011 52 443 + local number
Nogales 631 011 52 631 + local number
Nuevo Laredo 867 011 52 867 + local number
Oaxaca de Juarez 951 011 52 951 + local number
Playa del Carmen 984 011 52 984 + local number
Progreso 861 011 52 861 + local number
Puebla 222 011 52 222 + local number
Puerto Vallarta 322 011 52 322 + local number
Reynosa 899 011 52 899 + local number
Saltillo 844 011 52 844 + local number
San Luis Potosi 444 011 52 444 + local number
Tampico 833 011 52 833 + local number
Tijuana 664 011 52 664 + local number
Torreon 871 011 52 871 + local number
Veracruz 229 011 52 229 + local number
Villahermosa 993 011 52 993 + local number

Neighboring Countries

United States flag

United States

+1 Guatemala flag

Guatemala

+502 El Salvador flag

El Salvador

+503 Belize flag

Belize

+501 Honduras flag

Honduras

+504 Nicaragua flag

Nicaragua

+505 Costa Rica flag

Costa Rica

+506 Cayman Islands flag

Cayman Islands

+1345

Telecommunications in Mexico

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 116.5 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 152,435,686 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 22.6 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 29,519,195 2024
Internet users (% of population) 83.1 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 116.5%
Fixed-line 22.6%
Internet 83.1%

Mexico on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Mexico City.

Flag of Mexico

Flag of Mexico
Name
Bandera de México
Adopted
1968
Proportions
4:7
Designer
Francisco Eppens Helguera
Green White Red

Green represents hope, white stands for unity, and red honors the blood of national heroes. The coat of arms depicts an Aztec legend.

Public Holidays in Mexico

Mexico has 10 holidays and observances (1 national, 8 public, 1 observances). The national day is Día de la Independencia (Independence Day), on September 16. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 1 Año Nuevo (New Year's Day) Public
February 3 Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day) Public
March 16 Natalicio de Benito Juárez (Benito Juárez Birthday) Public
May 1 Día del Trabajo (Labour Day) Public
September 16 Día de la Independencia (Independence Day) National
November 2 Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Observance
November 17 Día de la Revolución (Revolution Day) Public
December 25 Navidad (Christmas Day) Public
Varies Jueves Santo (Holy Thursday) Public
Varies Viernes Santo (Good Friday) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Mexico

Area

1,957,194 km²

755,676 sq mi

Coastline

9,330 km

Highest point

Volcan Pico de Orizaba 5,636 m

Lowest point

Laguna Salada -10 m

Climate:
Varies from tropical to desert
Terrain:
High, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Silver, Antimony, Copper, Gold, Lead, Zinc, Natural gas, Timber
Land borders:
Belize, Guatemala, US
Land use:
agricultural 50.7% (arable 10.3%), forest 34.2% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Mexico

GDP

$1.8 trillion (2025)

GDP per person

$13,889 (2025)

Growth

0.6% (2025)

Inflation

3.8% (2025)

Unemployment

2.7% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.789 (#81 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Mexican Peso (MXN)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 4%, Industry 31%, Services 59% (2025)
Top exports:
Machinery and computers (25%), Vehicles and parts (23%), Electrical equipment and electronics (17%), Optical and medical instruments (5%), Mineral fuels and oil (3%)
Top imports:
Machinery and computers (22%), Electrical equipment and electronics (21%), Vehicles and parts (10%), Mineral fuels and oil (6%), Plastics (5%)
Main export markets:
USA (82%), Canada (3%), China (2%), Germany (1%), Rep. of Korea (1%)
Main suppliers:
USA (38%), China (20%), Rep. of Korea (4%), Viet Nam (3%), Germany (3%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mexico

What is the country code for Mexico?
The country code for Mexico is +52.
How do I call Mexico from the US?
To call Mexico from the US, dial 011 + 52 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +52 instead of 011.
What time is it in Mexico?
The current time in Mexico is 3:10 PM (UTC-6).
What is the capital of Mexico?
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.
What is the national day of Mexico?
The national day of Mexico is Día de la Independencia (Independence Day), on September 16.
What does the flag of Mexico look like?
The flag of Mexico uses green, white, red and was adopted in 1968. Green represents hope, white stands for unity, and red honors the blood of national heroes. The coat of arms depicts an Aztec legend.