055 area code — Mexico City
055 is the local dialing code used in Mexico City, Mexico. It falls within FD. Numbers are written internationally as +52 55.
* Mexico spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Mexico City
- From abroad
- +52 55 XXX XXXX
- Within Mexico
- 055 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +52
About the 055 area code
A full number here takes the form +52 55 XXX XXXX — the 55 identifies Mexico City within Mexico's numbering plan.
Area codes like 055 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 Mexico City?
Mexico City uses the area code 055, written internationally as +52 55.
How do I call Mexico City from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +52 55, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Mexico City?
Mexico City is in the America/Bahia_Banderas time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 055 a mobile or a landline code?
055 is a geographic (landline) area code for Mexico City. Mobile numbers in Mexico use their own separate prefixes.