This is the telephone area code (LADA) for Tuxtla Gutierrez, the vibrant capital city of the state of Chiapas.
How to Call Tuxtla Gutierrez from Overseas
To call Tuxtla Gutierrez from abroad, use the standard 10-digit national format. Local prefixes like 044 or 045 are no longer required.
- Dial your country's international exit code (e.g., 011 for USA, 00 for UK/Europe)
- Dial 52 (Mexico country code)
- Dial the area code (961)
- Dial the 7-digit local number
Example: Calling Tuxtla Gutierrez from Canada
011 52 961 123 4567
Where:
011 = Exit code
52 = Mexico country code
961 = Tuxtla area code
123 4567 = Local phone number
Quick Facts
Tuxtla Gutierrez Area Code Coverage
The 961 area code serves the central valley and major urban centers of Chiapas:
Tuxtla Gutierrez
State capital, commercial center, and main transport hub
Chiapa de Corzo
Historic town and primary gateway to the Sumidero Canyon
Berriozabal
Nearby municipality known for its flowers and nursery gardens
Teran
Urban area within the Tuxtla Gutierrez metropolitan zone