Mexico Emergency and Phone Call Guide

by San Miguel MLS on September 29, 2024

Emergency Services
Mexico offers a 911 emergency service across the entire country.

Local Calls
All local numbers in Mexico follow a 10-digit format, which includes the area code and the phone number. For example, a number in Mexico City would look like this: 551-234-5678.

Calling Mexico from the U.S. or Canada
To dial a Mexican number from the U.S. or Canada, follow these steps:

1. Begin with the exit code, 011, if you’re dialing from a landline, or simply enter + if you’re using a mobile phone.
2. Add Mexico’s country code: 52.
3. Enter the 10-digit Mexican phone number (area code + number). Example: 998 555 5555 (Cancun number).

In summary, the format would look like: 011 52 998 555 5555.

Calling the U.S. or Canada from Mexico
To call a U.S. or Canadian number from Mexico:

1. Dial the exit code 00.
2. Add the U.S./Canada country code: 1.
3. Dial the 10-digit phone number.

Toll-Free Numbers
To dial U.S. or Canadian toll-free numbers from Mexico, you’ll need to substitute certain numbers. Note that these calls are not toll-free, and a fee will be charged.

By following these steps, you can easily manage phone calls between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.