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To call Mexico from Australia, dial 0011, then the Mexican country code 52, then all 10 digits of the Mexican number. On a mobile you can type +52 instead of 0011 52. Below is exactly what to dial, a number converter, area codes, the best time to call and what a call costs.
Country Code for Mexico: +52
The country code for Mexico is +52. These are the codes to call Mexico from Australia, in this order:
- 0011, the exit code for calls out of Australia. People also call it the international access code.
- 52, the country calling code for Mexico.
- The full local number.
You need to dial all 3 parts to make international calls to Mexico, from a mobile or landline number. The dialling code 52 is the same for every city in Mexico.
Dial 0011, then 52, then all 10 digits of the Mexican number.
| Number in Mexico | Written there as | Dial from Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 55 1234 5678 | 0011 52 55 1234 5678 |
| Landline | 33 1234 5678 | 0011 52 33 1234 5678 |
Example numbers only. On a mobile you can type + in place of 0011.
Convert a Mexican Phone Number to Dial from Australia
Type a Mexican number as you got it, such as 33 1234 5678 or +52 55 1234 5678. The converter shows the digits to dial.
Type the number as people write it in Mexico.
Area Codes and Mobile Numbers in Mexico
Every Mexican landline and mobile number has 10 digits, and you dial all 10 after 52. Mexico has no 0 to drop. Big cities have a 2 digit area code: 55 for Mexico City, 33 for Guadalajara and 81 for Monterrey. Most other places have a 3 digit code, such as 998 for Cancún.
Mobiles use the same 10 digit format as landlines, so you cannot tell them apart by the number. Old guides say to add 044, 045 or a 1 for mobiles. Mexico stopped using these prefixes.
| City | Area code | From Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 55 | 0011 52 55 + number |
| Guadalajara | 33 | 0011 52 33 + number |
| Monterrey | 81 | 0011 52 81 + number |
| Puebla | 222 | 0011 52 222 + number |
| Tijuana | 664 | 0011 52 664 + number |
| León | 477 | 0011 52 477 + number |
| Ciudad Juárez | 656 | 0011 52 656 + number |
| Mérida | 999 | 0011 52 999 + number |
| Cancún | 998 | 0011 52 998 + number |
| Querétaro | 442 | 0011 52 442 + number |
Area codes as they follow 52.
Time Zone and Best Time to Call Mexico from Australia
Mexico is behind every Australian city, and the gap changes when clocks change for daylight saving. For example, in January, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 2:00 am in Mexico City, and in July, 7:00 pm in Sydney is 3:00 am in Mexico City.
| Your city | Mexico City | Cancún | Tijuana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart | January: 17h behind July: 16h behind |
January: 16h behind July: 15h behind |
January: 19h behind July: 17h behind |
| Brisbane | January: 16h behind July: 16h behind |
January: 15h behind July: 15h behind |
January: 18h behind July: 17h behind |
| Adelaide | January: 16h 30m behind July: 15h 30m behind |
January: 15h 30m behind July: 14h 30m behind |
January: 18h 30m behind July: 16h 30m behind |
| Darwin | January: 15h 30m behind July: 15h 30m behind |
January: 14h 30m behind July: 14h 30m behind |
January: 17h 30m behind July: 16h 30m behind |
| Perth | January: 14h behind July: 14h behind |
January: 13h behind July: 13h behind |
January: 16h behind July: 15h behind |
Worked out from the official time zone database for mid January and mid July. Most of Mexico has had no daylight saving since October 2022. Tijuana and the rest of Baja California still change their clocks on the US dates in March and November.
International Call Rates to Mexico with a Calling Card
Calls to Mexico start at 5c a minute on Mr Calls (89c a call). Mexican mobiles cost more than landlines on 22 of 36 cards.
| Calling a | 10 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landline | 72cSuper Deal | $1.80Super Deal | $3.60Super Deal |
| Mobile | $1.44Asian Connection | $4.23Super Deal | $7.91Mr Calls |
Cheapest card for each call, including any connection fee and billing rounding, from a local access number. Checked 19 October 2026. See every card for Mexico.
To compare every card and its talk time, see calls to Mexico from Australia.
How to Call Mexico from Australia: 3 Ways
Most people make calls to Mexico in one of 3 ways.
- Calling card. You dial a local access number in Australia, so the card works from any landline or mobile phone. It needs no internet connection and no new SIM card. International rates to Mexico start at 5c a minute.
- Your calling plan. Many calling plans charge a rate per minute for international dialling, and some block it. Check the rate to Mexico before you call.
- Internet calling apps (VoIP). Calls are free when both people have the same app and a data plan or Wi-Fi. Call quality depends on the internet connection at both ends.
A calling card suits calls to landlines and to people with a weak internet connection.
Why a Call to Mexico Does Not Work
- Adding a 1 after 52 for a mobile, e.g. 0011 52 1 55 1234 5678. That prefix was dropped; dial 0011 52 55 1234 5678.
- Dialling 01, 044 or 045 in front of a number inside Mexico. Since 3 August 2019 every call is just the 10 digits.
- Looking for a leading 0 to drop. Mexico has no trunk prefix, so the 10 digits go straight after 52.
- Using an old time chart with Mexican daylight saving. Most of Mexico stopped changing clocks in October 2022; only Baja California and some border towns still do.
- Trying to tell a mobile from a landline by its digits. Both use the same 10-digit format.
- Your mobile plan may block international calls, or need extra credit for them. A phone card avoids this, because you dial an Australian access number first.
- On a phone card, the overseas number goes in after the access number and PIN, and ends with #.
Calling Australia from Mexico
People in Mexico call Australia with the exit code 00, then 61, then the Australian number without its first 0. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 becomes 00 61 412 345 678. From a mobile in Mexico, +61 412 345 678 works too.
Compare every card that calls Mexico, with landline and mobile rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the code +52?
Mexico. From Australia dial 0011 52, then all 10 digits of the Mexican number.
How to dial Mexico from an Australian mobile?
Type +52, then dial the area code and the local phone number. The Mexico country code is 52, and the area code and local number make 10 digits together. From a landline, dial 0011 52 in place of +52.
Do I dial 1 after 52 for a Mexican mobile?
No. Mexico stopped using the 1 for mobiles. Dial 0011 52, then the 10 digit number, the same as for a landline.
How many digits is a Mexican phone number?
Ten, for landlines and mobiles. A Mexico City number is written 55 1234 5678 and dialled 0011 52 55 1234 5678 from Australia.
What is the area code for Cancún?
Cancún is 998. From Australia dial 0011 52 998, then the 7 digit local number. Mexico City is 55 and Guadalajara 33.
How much does it cost to call Mexico from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Mexico costs 72c on Super Deal. A 1 hour call costs $3.60 to a landline on Super Deal and $7.91 to a mobile on Mr Calls. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Mexico from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 5c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 6c and mobiles at 14.1c, both on Super Deal.
Can I call Mexico for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Mexico, a phone card costs from 6c a minute to a landline and 14.1c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Is Australia +61 or 04?
+61 is the country code for Australia. 04 is how Australian mobile numbers start inside Australia. From Mexico, drop the 0: the mobile 0412 345 678 becomes +61 412 345 678.
