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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 .

Section 1 of 2:

Calling a Mexican Phone Number

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  1. 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]
  2. 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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  3. 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]
  4. 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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Section 2 of 2:

Exit Codes for Other Countries

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  1. We've made a list of all of the exit codes used around the world, but this list is not exhaustive. To make sure you have the right exit code, check Google or your favorite search engine. [2]
    • 011 is the exit code for the United States, Canada, a number of US territories, and a number of Caribbean islands.
    • 00 is the exit code for almost all of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, as well as some Asian countries.
      • Some countries, such as South Korea, Colombia, Brazil, Israel, Finland, and Indonesia use 00 but also allow or require extra digits to specify your carrier.
    • 0011 is the exit code for Australia. No other countries are currently using 0011 as an exit code.
    • 010 is the exit code for Japan, and it's the only country that currently uses this code.
    • 001 is used by Guyana, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Thailand, and Cambodia. 002 is used by Taiwan.
    • 0 is used by Samoa and Turks and Caicos.
    • 000 is used by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Singapore.
    • 009 is only used by Nigeria.
    • 1XX0 is used in Chile, where the "XX" changes depending on your phone carrier.
    • 19XX is the exit code for Peru, where the "XX" is replaced by a specific carrier code.
    • 810 is the exit code for a number of countries in east Europe: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
    • 99 is the exit code for North Korea.

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    How do I dial a 1-877 number from Mexico?
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    Dial 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 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!

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