52 Country Code: Mexico (+52)
Country code 52 (+52) belongs to Mexico. Mexico uses the international dialing code +52, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MX.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +52 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0052 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 52 (from the US and Canada), 0011 52 (from Australia), or the bare 52. All refer to the same Mexico country code.
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Since August 2019, Mexico eliminated the 1 mobile prefix and the 044/045 long-distance codes. All Mexican numbers — landline or mobile — are now 10 digits (2 or 3-digit area code plus the local number), dialed identically. Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey use 2-digit area codes (55, 33, 81); everywhere else uses 3-digit codes. Dial +52 followed directly by the 10 digits.
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Forget the old "044"/"045"/"1" prefixes — Mexican numbers have been a flat 10 digits since 2019.
Did You Get a Call from +52? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +52 followed by more digits is originating from Mexico. The caller is dialing you from a Mexico-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Mexico carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +52:
- -Family or friends in Mexico calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Mexico-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Mexico call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +52 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +52 number from the US, use Kinvo's Mexico dialing guide — calls cost from $0.05/min with no app to download.
Mexico Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Mexico does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +52.
Major City Area Codes in Mexico
Area codes for the largest cities in Mexico. When dialing from abroad, prepend +52 and add no prefix.
| City / Region | Area Code | From Abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 55 | +52 55 |
| Guadalajara | 33 | +52 33 |
| Monterrey | 81 | +52 81 |
| Puebla | 222 | +52 222 |
| Tijuana | 664 | +52 664 |
| Cancún | 998 | +52 998 |
Mobile Networks in Mexico
- No distinct prefix — mobiles share geographic area codes
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Movistar
Mexico Telephone System Facts
Calling Mexico Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Mexico come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Mexico uses +52 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Mexico number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Mexico area codes are not uniform length (Mexico City 55, Guadalajara 33, Monterrey 81), so confirm the city before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Mexico uses Spanish business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +52 is the legitimate Mexico country code, and most unsolicited calls from +52 numbers are legitimate calls from Mexico-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +52 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +52 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Mexico from Your Browser
To place a call to Mexico, dial +52 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Mexico Country Code
Which country is country code 52?
Country code 52 belongs to Mexico. The full international dialing code is +52, also written as 0052 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 52 from the US and Canada, or +52 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Mexico?
+52 is the international dialing code for Mexico, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is MX. Equivalent forms — 0052, 011 52, +52, and 52 — all refer to the same Mexico country code.
What are the main area codes in Mexico?
The largest cities in Mexico use these area codes: Mexico City (55), Guadalajara (33), Monterrey (81), Puebla (222). When calling from abroad, prepend +52.
Who are the main mobile carriers in Mexico?
The major mobile operators in Mexico are Telcel, AT&T México, Movistar. Kinvo routes calls to every Mexico mobile carrier at the same per-minute rate — no hidden surcharges for premium networks.
What is the emergency number in Mexico?
The emergency services number in Mexico is 911. Emergency numbers cannot be dialed via Kinvo or any VoIP service — use a mobile network or landline for life-threatening emergencies.
Can I call Mexico from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Mexico via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +52 followed by the local number.