📞 Complete Dialing Sequence
To call 🇲🇽 Mexico from 🇦🇺 Australia, dial the following sequence:
Example: To call the number 123-456-7890 in 🇲🇽 Mexico:
📋 Step-by-Step Instructions
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Dial the exit code: Dial 0011 — this tells your phone carrier you want to make an international call from Australia.
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Dial the country code for 🇲🇽 Mexico: Dial 52. This routes your call to the Mexico telephone network.
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Dial the local number: Enter the local phone number in Mexico. If the local number starts with a leading 0 (trunk prefix), drop it before dialing.
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Press Call: Your full sequence is 0011 52 [local number]. Press dial and your call will connect internationally.
🕐 Time Zone & Best Time to Call
🇲🇽 Mexico is 16 hours behind Australia.
Their business hours fall outside your normal daytime. Consider calling very early morning your time, or use internet-based services like WhatsApp or Skype for after-hours communication.
⚠️ Times shown are standard (non-DST) offsets. If either country observes daylight saving time, the difference may shift by 1 hour seasonally.
🇲🇽 Local Calling Tips for Mexico
Mexican phone numbers are 10 digits with no leading zeros. Mexico City area code is 55, Guadalajara is 33, Monterrey is 81. Dial +52 followed by the full 10-digit number (area code + 7-digit local number). Mobile and landline formats are now unified.
ℹ️ About International Dialing
What is an exit code?
An exit code (also called an International Direct Dialing prefix or IDD prefix) signals to your local telephone network that you intend to make an international call. From Australia, the exit code is 0011. Some countries use a "+" symbol as a universal substitute for the exit code when dialing from mobile phones.
What is a country code?
Every country in the world has a unique numeric country code assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The country code for 🇲🇽 Mexico is +52. You must dial this after the exit code so the call is routed to the correct country.
Do I drop the leading zero?
In many countries, local phone numbers are written with a leading "0" (called the trunk prefix). When dialing internationally, you should omit this leading 0. For example, if the local number in Mexico is written as 0712-345-678, dial it as 712-345-678 after the country code.
Mobile vs. landline numbers
The same dialing format works for both mobile and landline numbers. Simply use the same exit code and country code, then enter the full local number (minus the leading zero if applicable).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use + instead of the exit code?
Yes — on most mobile phones, pressing and holding "0" inserts a "+" symbol, which acts as a universal exit code. So you can dial +52 followed by the local number instead of using 0011.
Why is my call not connecting?
Double-check that you have dialed the correct exit code (0011), the correct country code (52), and the local number without any leading zeros. Also verify that your carrier supports international calling on your plan.
How much does it cost to call Mexico from Australia?
International call rates vary by carrier and plan. Contact your phone provider for current rates, or consider using VoIP services like WhatsApp, Skype, or Google Meet for free or low-cost international calls over the internet.
What is the time difference between Australia and Mexico?
Mexico (UTC-6) is 16 hours behind Australia (UTC+10). Their business hours fall outside your normal daytime. Consider calling very early morning your time, or use internet-based services like WhatsApp or Skype for after-hours communication.
Do these dialing instructions work for mobile phones?
Yes, the same dialing format applies to both mobile and landline calls. Most smartphones also let you save the number with a leading "+" in your contacts, making future calls easier.
What if the number has an area code?
Include the area code as part of the local number. For example: 0011 + 52 + [area code] + [subscriber number]. Drop any leading 0 from the area code if present.