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How to Call Mexico from the United States

Country code +52 — Dial 011 52 22X XXX XXXX from a US landline or +52 22X XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+52
Mexico Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 52, the country code of Mexico.
  3. 3Dial the number: 10 digits, exactly as written: Mexico has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Mexico From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 22X XXX XXXX 011 52 22X XXX XXXX +52 22X XXX XXXX
Landline 200 XXX XXXX 011 52 200 XXX XXXX +52 200 XXX XXXX

X stands for any digit. More number types: Mexico phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Mexico had 116 mobile subscriptions and 22.6 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Mexico mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Cheapest Ways to Call Mexico from the US

Checked October 5, 2026 on each provider's own website. Prices and inclusions change, so confirm before you sign up.

Calls to Mexico can be free over Wi-Fi or mobile data with apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime Audio, and several US plans include calling to Mexico at no extra charge: Visible, Mint Mobile, Cricket, Tello, Google Fi and Boost Mobile. Mexican numbers have 10 digits, with no extra 1 for mobiles.

Calling app

WhatsApp calls

Free over Wi-Fi or mobile data (data charges may apply)

WhatsApp voice calls to contacts in Mexico are free and use your internet connection instead of plan minutes. Both of you need WhatsApp, and mobile data use may be billed by your carrier.

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Calling app

FaceTime Audio

Free over Wi-Fi; cellular data rates may apply

On an iPhone or iPad you can start an audio-only FaceTime call with the Audio button. Data rates may apply, and Apple notes FaceTime audio is not available in every country or region.

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Phone plan

Visible (base plan)

USD 25/month, taxes and fees included

Visible's $25 plan includes unlimited calling and messaging to Mexico and Canada while you are in the US. Roaming in Mexico is only on the pricier Visible+ tiers. · Visible fact sheet

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Phone plan

Mint Mobile

Unlimited: USD 30/month on a 12-month plan (USD 360 upfront); USD 40/month on a regular 3-month plan

Mint Mobile plans include free calling from the US to Mexico, Canada and the UK. The USD 30 Unlimited price needs 12 months paid upfront or is a 3-month new-customer rate, and taxes and fees are extra. · Mint Mobile fact sheet

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Phone plan

Cricket Wireless Select Unlimited

USD 40/month for a new line (the advertised USD 35 needs Auto Pay, from the second month)

Cricket's Select Unlimited includes unlimited calling and texting from the US to Mexico and Canada, but not roaming in those countries. It is for new lines only and has no mobile hotspot. · Cricket Wireless fact sheet

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Phone plan

Tello

From USD 10 per 30 days (Starter, 2 GB, unlimited talk and text); taxes and a cost recovery charge extra

Price as of June–September 2026 (archived copies of Tello's pages)

Every Tello plan that includes minutes has free calls to 60+ countries, and Tello lists calls to both Mexican landlines and mobiles as free. Those calls use the plan's minutes. · Tello fact sheet

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Phone plan

Google Fi Flexible

USD 20/month for 1 line + USD 10/GB of data; calls to Mexico at no charge

On Google Fi's Flexible and Unlimited Standard plans, calls from the US to Mexico have no charge. The cheaper Unlimited Essentials plan is not listed with this benefit. · Google Fi Wireless fact sheet

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Phone plan

Boost Mobile Unlimited Premium

USD 60/month with AutoPay (USD 65 without)

Boost's Unlimited Premium plan includes North America Connect with unlimited talk and text to Mexico or Canada. The advertised $60 price assumes a $5 AutoPay discount.

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  • Mexican national phone numbers have 10 digits.
  • Mexico's numbering plan in force since 3 August 2019 uses uniform 10-digit dialling for landlines and mobiles and dropped the extra prefix 1 for incoming international calls.
  • WhatsApp warns that mobile data charges may apply and to check with your provider.
Sources
  1. WhatsApp (Meta): WhatsApp Voice and Video Calling (accessed 2026-10-05)
  2. Apple Support: Use FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad (accessed 2026-10-05)
  3. Visible (Verizon): Visible plans (accessed 2026-10-05)
  4. Google: Set up international service - Google Fi Wireless Help (accessed 2026-10-05)
  5. Google: Google Fi Wireless plans (accessed 2026-10-05)
  6. Boost Mobile: Prepaid Phone Plans & Devices (accessed 2026-10-05)
  7. International Telecommunication Union (ITU): Mexico (country code +52), Communication of 5.VII.2024 (National Numbering Plan) (accessed 2026-10-05)
  8. Mint Mobile: International Calling, Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-09-21 (accessed 2026-10-05)
  9. Mint Mobile: Phone Plans with Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data (incl. Broadband Facts labels), Internet Archive snapshot of 2026-10-04 (accessed 2026-10-05)
  10. Cricket Wireless LLC: Select Unlimited plan legal notes (accessed 2026-10-05)
  11. Cricket Wireless LLC: Single-line rate plans (Cricket in-store plan microsite) (accessed 2026-10-05)
  12. Cricket Wireless LLC: Select Unlimited plan and Broadband Facts label (accessed 2026-10-05)
  13. Cricket Wireless LLC: Smart Unlimited plan legal notes (accessed 2026-10-05)
  14. Tello (blog.tello.com): Tello's new phone plans lineup: more value, zero contracts (March 19, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-05)
  15. Tello, via Internet Archive: Tello plans page and Broadband Facts labels (tello.com/buy/custom_plans, Internet Archive capture of September 4, 2026; tello.com blocks automated access) (accessed 2026-10-05)
  16. Tello, via Internet Archive: International calling to Mexico (tello.com/international-calling/Mexico, Internet Archive capture of July 1, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-05)
  17. Tello, via Internet Archive: Free International Calling Countries on Tello (tello.com/free-international-countries, Internet Archive capture of June 28, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-05)

Calling Tips for Mexico

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Mexico City, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT (8:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT). Mexico doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Mexico is on UTC−6, 2 hours behind US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
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UTC-4
-2h
Mexico
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UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Mexico from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 52, then the number: 011 52 22X XXX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +52 22X XXX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Mexico?
No. Mexico has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +52 exactly as written, for example +52 22X XXX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Mexico?
10 digits after the country code +52.
What time should I call Mexico from the US?
Mexico is 2 hours behind New York (UTC−6 in Mexico City). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT, or 8:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Mexico doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Mexico call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Mexico?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Mexico Quick Info
Country Code +52
ISO Code MX
Capital Mexico City
Time Zone UTC-6
Exit Code (US) 011
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