This is the telephone area code (LADA) for Mexico City and some municipalities in the State of Mexico within the Mexico City Metropolitan Area.
How to Call Mexico City from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 52 (Mexico country code)
- Dial the area code (55)
- Dial the local phone number (8 digits)
Example: Calling Mexico City from the United States
011 52 55 1234 5678
Where:
011 = USA/Canada exit code
52 = Mexico country code
55 = Mexico City area code
1234 5678 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
About Mexico City
Mexico City (Ciudad de México, CDMX) is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and one of the most important cultural, financial, and political centers in Latin America.
Population
Approx. 9.2 million (city)
21.8 million (metro area)
Founded
March 13, 1325 (as Tenochtitlan)
Demonym
Capitalino(a), Chilango(a)
Elevation
2,240 m (7,350 ft)
Area
1,485 km² (573 sq mi)
Time Zone
CST (UTC-6)
Mexico City Metropolitan Area Coverage
The 55 area code serves Mexico City and parts of the surrounding metropolitan area:
Mexico City (CDMX)
All 16 boroughs
State of Mexico
Some municipalities in metro area
Business District
Reforma, Polanco, Santa Fe
Historic Center
Centro Histórico
Residential Areas
Coyoacán, Condesa, Roma
Government Offices
Federal & local government
Major Mexican Area Codes
Guadalajara
33
Monterrey
81
Puebla
222
Tijuana
664
León
477
Ciudad Juárez
656
Common Exit Codes for Calling Mexico
When calling Mexico City from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States & Canada
011
United Kingdom & EU
00
Australia
0011
Japan
010
China
00
Brazil
00xx