Calling Mexico Information

There are things to keep in mind when it comes to calling Mexico. As there are different calls made, within or outside the country, it is important to put emphasis on all matters related to calls. It will be easier and more convenient to know how to make certain calls, especially if you are unfamiliar with the codes and even phone numbers.

Simple Instructions For Calling Mexico

There are instructions that you have to follow when calling Mexico or calling to cities within the country. If you are from abroad and you want to make calls to a Mexican City, then you have to dial the international access code first. You have to dial 001 when calling from the United States. Then, dial the country code (as for Mexico, the country code is 52), followed by the right area code and then the local subscriber number. You have to dial 011-52-999-xxx-xxxx if you make an international call to the city of Merida.
When it comes to calling Mexico for domestic long-distance calls (calls within Mexico), you have to dial 01 before dialing the area code followed by the subscriber number. You have to dial 01-999-xxx-xxxx when making calls from Mexico City to Merida. Just dial the subscriber number for local calls. If you are using a cell phone when calling Mexico, then you have to pay attention to the instructions since calling through cell phone may vary from simply using a regular number. Since calling through a cell phone is trickier than using a land line, it is necessary that be familiar with it.

You have to be aware that the one who is calling using a cell phone would be the one who would pay for the call since Mexican cell phones operate on a system called CPP (Calling Party Pays) in which whoever initiates the call would pay. The designated prefix 044 is used when dialed within the area. If calling to Guadalajara (area code of Guadalajara is 33), then you have to dial 044-33-xxxx xxxx. When calling a cell phone within the Mexican area code that is different from yours, you have to include 045. For example, you have to dial 045-55-xxxx-xxxx if you make a call from Guadalajara to a Mexico City mobile phone.

It is important that you know the useful phone numbers when travelling to Mexico for emergency purposes. If you want to contact the U.S. embassy in Mexico City, then the tel. no. is 55/5080-2000 or 555/511-9980. However, it is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 in the morning to 5:30 in the afternoon. If you want to call a police, then dial 060. For directory assistance, dial 040 and 066 for Emergency.

Calling Mexico is easy, but you may find it hard if you do not know the right codes and numbers to use. Since you can call through a cell phone, it is important that you know how to make a call. In addition, you have to keep in mind that you will be the one who would pay when calling a cell phone in Mexico.