How to call Mexico from the U.S.: Your Guide with Mexican Area Codes

Last updated on April 29th, 2024 at 02:42 pm

Hi! I’m Laura, a Latina living in the United States and like you, I’ve had a ton of questions about how to call my loved ones in South America from abroad.

In this post you will learn how to call your friends and family in Mexico, the area codes you need by city, and some free or low-cost international calling alternatives.

At Remitly, we know that staying in touch with your family and friends is important, so we have created this guide for you to make the calling process a little easier.

Three ways to call Mexico from the U.S.

1. Calling a landline telephone number
2. Calling a cell phone
3. Calling using mobile apps such as WhatsApp or Skype

1. How to call a landline phone in Mexico from the USA

To call a landline number in Mexico from your cell phone:

1. Dial the Mexico country code +52
2. Add the area code of the city you wish to call. For example, if you want to call a landline number in Mexico City, dial 55
3. Next, add the phone number you wish to call. It is usually 10 digits long, including the area code. The number you dialed should look like this: +52 55 1234 4567 
4. Press the call button and you’re done!

To call Mexico from your landline phone in the United States:

1. Dial the outgoing code for international calls, 011
2. Dial the country code you are calling, in this case, 52, which is the code for Mexico.
3. Add the area code of the city you are calling. For example, if you call Mexico City, the code is 55.
4. Add the Mexican phone number you are calling. This is typically a 10-digit number, including the area code. The number you dialed should look like this: 011 52 55 55 1234 5678
5. Select the call button and you’re done!

How to call a cell phone in Mexico from the U.S

To call Mexico from one cell phone to another:

1. Dial the plus sign (+) and the country code for Mexico: +52
2. Followed by +52, dial the cell phone number you wish to call. It is typically 10 digits long. The number you dial should look like this:+52 123 456 7890
3. Press the call button and you’re done!

How to call Mexico through mobile applications

To make cell phone calls to Mexico, you can also use mobile applications that will facilitate long-distance communication with your loved ones. Some of them are:

• WhatsApp
• Skype
• Rebtel
• Telegram
• Messenger

These and other applications may require the application to be installed on your and your loved one’s cell phone, a data plan or internet access and a valid phone number or user account.

Most common area codes by city in Mexico

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• How to make international calls
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• The Complete Guide to International Calling Codes
• How to renew a Mexican passport in the U.S.