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Dialing Instructions for Calls To and Within Mexico

Mexico Switches to a 10-Digit System like the USA and Canada

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Mexico Switches to a 10-Digit System like the USA and Canada

In August 2019, Mexico converted to the standard 10-digit telephone dialing system consisting of the area code and phone number. All telephone numbers whether landline or cellular, local or long distance will have a total of 10 digits, according to the Federal Institute of Telecommunications. This is the same type of dialing system that is used in the USA and Canada.

International Calls To/From Mexico

Calling to the USA or Canada from Mexico

  • 001 + area code + phone number

Calling “Toll-free” Numbers in the USA or Canada from Mexico

Banks, online travel agencies, health services, and others often provide “toll-free” numbers to dial for customer service, such as 1-(800) 123-4567. You can reach these numbers from Mexico, but they are not “toll-free”; you will be charged for international dialing by your local service provider.

  • 1 – (800) + phone number: Dial 001 (880) + phone number
  • 1 – (888) + phone number: Dial 001 (881) + phone number
  • 1 – (877) + phone number: Dial 001 (882) + phone number
  • 1 – (866) + phone number: Dial 001 (883) + phone number

Calling to Mexico from the USA or Canada

  • To a landline or a cell phone: 011 + 52 + area code + phone number
  • Example: 011 + 52 + (755) + 123-4567
  • Previously, +1 was required to dial cell phone numbers

Calling within Mexico

Local and Long-Distance Calls

  • Now use the 10-digit dialing system
  • Whether you are calling from a landline or cell phone: area code + phone number
  • Example: (755) + 123-4567
  • You no longer have to use (044), (045), or +1
  • Some smaller communities have not totally implemented this yet

Calling Mexican toll-free (800) and premium toll (900) numbers

  • Whether calling from a Mexican landline or cell phone: (800) + phone number, or (900) + phone number

Now, it’s easier to stay in touch!

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