How to Call Mexico from Canada?

Prior to pressing numbers, there are a few things you must know. The first is Canada’s exit code, followed by Mexico’s country, area codes, and remaining recipient's numbers. Also, you must discard trunk codes on a Mexican phone number, as they are only needed for domestic calling.
 

• Canada’s exit code is 011.
• Mexico’s country code is 52.
• Mexico’s area code depends on where you are calling.
• Mexico’s trunk codes are 01, 045, and 044.

Note: You can replace Canada’s exit code with “+” while calling from a cell phone.
 

A Mexican landline number consists of 7-8 digits. To call it from Canada, follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Enter Canada’s exit code 011.
Step 2: Enter Mexico’s country code 52.
Step 3: Enter Mexico’s area code where you are trying to reach.
Step 4: Enter the landline number.
 

For Example: If you want to call a landline number in Guadalajara, Mexico, the number format will be 011-52-33-XXXX-XXXX, where 33 is Guadalajara’s area code.

Mexico has 31 states and 1 federal district, divided into eight regions. Each region has multiple areas with specific area codes ranging from 2 to 3 digits. Overall, Mexico has 385 area codes; among these, the most popular ones are listed below:
 

Similar to landline numbers, Mexican cell phone numbers also consist of 7-8 digits, excluding the area code. The digit “1” was mandatory following Mexico’s country code to call a Mexican mobile number. Nonetheless, it’s no longer in practice since 2019.
 

Follow the new steps below.
 

Step 1: Dial Canada’s exit code 011.
Step 2: Dial Mexico’s country code 52.
Step 3: Dial Mexico’s area code.
Step 4: Dial the Mexican mobile number.
 

For Example:  If you want to connect to a mobile number in Mexico City, the number format will be 011-52-55-XXXX-XXXX.

Just because you dialed the number doesn’t mean the call can go through successfully. Here are some reasons why your call to Mexico from Canada didn’t succeed.
 

1. You could have dialed the wrong international number format.
2. There might be some network issues causing the receiver to be out of reach.
3. The receiver could have blocked your number or vice versa.
4. Some carriers restrict international calls.

The best time to dial Mexico from Canada is between 6 am and 9 pm in the former country, when the chances for the call to be picked up are high. While time zone plays a vital role, it’s always better to double-check.
 

Even though Canada is 5 times the size of Mexico, with the USA between the two countries, they share somewhat similar time zones. Canada follows 6 time zones, whereas Mexico follows 4 time zones.
 

Considering where you are calling from Canada to where you want to reach in Mexico, both nations share 1-4 hours (ahead or behind) of differences.
 

• Mexico City (Central Standard Time) is 1 hour behind Ottawa (Eastern Standard Time).
• Tijuana (Mountain Standard Time) is 2 hours behind Ontario (Eastern Standard Time).
• Baja California (Pacific Standard Time) is 3 hours behind Quebec (Eastern Time Zone).
   

Note: Time may vary, keeping daylight savings in mind.

 Using traditional communication systems like landlines or mobile phones for international calls can be expensive. Here are some cost-effective alternative ways to call Mexico from Canada.
 

• VoIP Apps: VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) application is a simple and easy way to communicate with folks via the Internet. Both involved parties must have a decent internet connection and the same app. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat are some common examples of it.
• Local Virtual Phone Numbers: You can get a Mexican virtual phone number from a reliable VoIP provider and contact people at local rates. Unlike old phone numbers, virtual ones are not affiliated with specific hardware and can be used from multiple devices. From allowing operational flexibility to creating a local presence, there are many benefits of a local phone number.

Calling Mexico from Canada is pretty simple if you know the correct number format and follow the general steps. Important things to remember are Canada’s exit code, Mexico’s country & area codes, alongside the time difference between the two nations. While the prices vary based on what method you use to phone Mexico from Canada, there are always economical options.
 

Sign up with Calilio today and get a virtual phone number to call at local rates. Not just from Canada, but with an internet connection, you can access the number from any place/device you want.

You can call Mexico from Canada for free using VoIP applications like Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Skype.

Simply add the Mexican number to WhatsApp and call the user. However, the Mexican number must be registered on WhatsApp, and both parties must have an internet connection.

To call Mexico from Canada on an iPhone, follow this number format: + Mexico’s country code (52) - Mexico’s area code - Landline/Mobile Number.