This is the telephone area code for Matamoros and surrounding areas in northeastern Tamaulipas, Mexico, on the border with the United States.
How to Call Matamoros from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 52 (Mexico country code)
- Dial the area code (868)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits; total 10 digits including area code)
Example: Calling Matamoros from the United States
011 52 868 123 4567
Where:
011 = USA exit code
52 = Mexico country code
868 = Matamoros area code
123 4567 = Local Matamoros phone number
Quick Facts
Matamoros Area Code Coverage
The 868 area code covers Matamoros and nearby communities in northern Tamaulipas along the U.S. border:
City Center
Centro, Barrio Viejo, Lauro Villar
North Matamoros
Colonia Hidalgo, Fracc. Residencial San Fernando
South Matamoros
Colonia Obrera, Fracc. Las Fuentes
West Matamoros
Colonia Lomas de San Francisco, Fracc. Jardines del Valle
East Matamoros
Along the Rio Grande, International Bridges area
Greater Matamoros
Valle Hermoso, Río Bravo, San Fernando, Burgos
Major Mexico Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Mexico
When calling Matamoros from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011