0496 area code — Zacatecas
In Mexico, the area code 0496 covers Zacatecas. Numbers are written internationally as +52 496.
* Mexico spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Zacatecas
- From abroad
- +52 496 XXX XXXX
- Within Mexico
- 0496 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +52
About the 0496 area code
When you see a number beginning +52 496, it belongs to Zacatecas: the 52 is Mexico's country calling code and 496 is the area code.
Area codes like 0496 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Mexico number. To actually receive an SMS on a Mexico number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Zacatecas?
Zacatecas uses the area code 0496, written internationally as +52 496.
How do I call Zacatecas from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +52 496, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Zacatecas?
Zacatecas is in the America/Bahia_Banderas time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 0496 a mobile or a landline code?
0496 is a geographic (landline) area code for Zacatecas. Mobile numbers in Mexico use their own separate prefixes.