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You can dial to Mexico from anywhere in the world as long as you know your country's exit code and Mexico's country code, and you have a local number to dial (including area code). In this article we'll go over how to make a phone call to Mexico, plus we've included a section on exit codes so you can easily figure out what your country's code is.
How to Dial to Mexico
First, dial your country's exit code. Then dial Mexico's country code, which is 52. Follow that with the 2- to 3-digit area code and the 7- to 8-digit local number. For example, if you were calling the number 5555-5555 in Mexico City from the US, you'd dial 011-52-55-5555-5555.
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Calling a Mexican Phone Number
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Dial your country's exit code. In order to call a number outside of your own country, you need to start with an exit code. Some countries share the same exit code as others, but there is no single exit code that can be used for all countries.- Example: If you're calling Mexico from the United States, you'd start with the US exit code, which is 011, and your number should look like this: 011-[country code]-[area code]-[local number]
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Dial "52," the country code for Mexico. After dialing the exit code, you'll need to dial Mexico's country code, which is 52.- Example: If you were calling Mexico from the United States, your number should look like this so far: 011-52-[area code]-[local number]
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Dial the area code. Every region in Mexico has its own 2- to 3-digit area code. Area codes are necessary for both mobile and landline calls. If your contact didn't supply the area code with their local number, use Google or your favorite search engine to find the correct one.- Example: If you're dialing a person in Mexico City, the area code is 55. Your number should look like this so far: 011-52-55-[local number]
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Dial the rest of your contact's local phone number. The final part of the phone number is the contact's local number. Mexican phone numbers with area code and local number are always 10 digits long, so local numbers are always 7 to 8 digits long.[1]- Example: If your contact's number is 5555-5555, the finished number should look like 011-52-55-5555-5555
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QuestionHow do I dial a 1-877 number from Mexico?
Roblox NoobCommunity AnswerDial 880 if your toll-free number begins with 800. Dial 881 for an 888 number. Dial 882 for an 877 number and dial 883 for all 866 numbers. These codes only apply to calls from Mexico.
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To avoid massive, unexpected charges on your phone bill, subscribe to an international calling plan or use an international phone card before placing the call.Thanks
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To dial Mexico, start by dialing your country’s exit code, which is “011” for the U.S. and Canada. Then, dial “52,” which is Mexico’s access code. Next, dial "1" if you're calling a cell phone, or skip this step if you're making a call to a land line. After that, enter the area code for the Mexican city you’re trying to reach. For example, dial “664” for Tijuana, or “744” for Acapulco. Finally, enter the 7- or 8-digit number for the person or place you’re trying to reach. To learn how to dial Mexico from Brazil, Australia, or another country, scroll down!
