Call Mexico from Canada
Affordable calls from Canada to Mexico. No app needed.
Mobile
$0.11
per minute
Landline
$0.03
per minute
Same rate whether you call from Canada or anywhere else
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Best Way to Call Mexico from Canada
Browser-Based (Callana)
Call directly from your browser at web.callana.app. No app download, no SIM card needed. Works from any country.
VoIP / Internet Calling
Use a VoIP service over WiFi or mobile data. Best for regular international callers who make frequent calls to Mexico.
Traditional Carrier
Dial 011 + 52 + local number from your Canada phone. Rates vary by carrier and plan.
How to call Mexico
Call with Callana
Enter the number with the country code. No exit codes or international prefixes needed.
From a regular phone
Dial your country's exit code, then the country code +52, then the local number.
Area codes for major cities
Mexico City
+52-55
Guadalajara
+52-33
Monterrey
+52-81
Puebla
+52-222
Cancun
+52-998
Common Issues When Calling Mexico
Dialing CodeNo longer need to add 1 before Mexican mobile numbers
No longer need to add 1 before Mexican mobile numbers
Mexico eliminated the requirement to dial 1 before mobile numbers for international calls in 2019. Now simply dial +52 followed by the 10-digit number for both mobile and landline.
FormattingArea codes are 2 or 3 digits depending on city
Area codes are 2 or 3 digits depending on city
Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey use 2-digit area codes (55, 33, 81), while other cities use 3-digit codes. The total is always 10 digits after +52.
RoutingToll-free and special numbers don't work internationally
Toll-free and special numbers don't work internationally
Mexican toll-free numbers (800, 900) and special service numbers cannot be reached from abroad. You'll need the direct landline or mobile number instead.
Calling Mexico from Canada
Time difference
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Eastern Canada
Best time to call
Evening Canada (7-9 PM ET) = evening Mexico (6-8 PM CT)
Popular cities called
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Tijuana
Peak calling seasons
Day of the Dead, Christmas, Independence Day
Calling tips
Mexican-Canadians enjoy calls during Day of the Dead and Christmas season. Weekend calls are common.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to call Mexico from Canada?
With Callana, calls from Canada to Mexico cost $0.11/min to mobile phones and $0.03/min to landlines. No subscription required — just pay as you go.
What time should I call Mexico from Canada?
Evening Canada (7-9 PM ET) = evening Mexico (6-8 PM CT). Mexico City is 1 hour behind Eastern Canada. Callana is available 24/7 so you can call anytime.
How do I call Mexico from Canada?
The easiest way is to use Callana in your browser — just enter the Mexico number and we connect you instantly. From a regular phone in Canada, dial 011 + 52 + the local number.
Do I need a special app to call Mexico?
No. Callana works directly in your browser — no app download needed. Just open web.callana.app, add credit, and start calling Mexico from Canada immediately.
What is the best way to call Mexico from Canada?
The easiest way is to use Callana's browser-based calling — no app needed, just open web.callana.app and dial. For traditional calling from Canada, dial 011 then +52 followed by the local number. Callana offers the same low rates regardless of where you call from.
Why is my call to Mexico not connecting?
Common issues when calling Mexico include using the wrong country code format and incorrect digit count. Make sure you're dialing the full international number with the correct country code. If using Callana, enter the number without any exit codes — we handle the routing automatically.