081 area code — Monterrey
081 is the local dialing code used in Monterrey, Mexico. It falls within NL. Numbers are written internationally as +52 81.
* Mexico spans more than one time zone; the clock shows its primary zone.
How to call Monterrey
- From abroad
- +52 81 XXX XXXX
- Within Mexico
- 081 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +52
About the 081 area code
A full number here takes the form +52 81 XXX XXXX — the 81 identifies Monterrey within Mexico's numbering plan.
Area codes like 081 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 Monterrey?
Monterrey uses the area code 081, written internationally as +52 81.
How do I call Monterrey from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +52 81, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Monterrey?
Monterrey is in the America/Bahia_Banderas time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 081 a mobile or a landline code?
081 is a geographic (landline) area code for Monterrey. Mobile numbers in Mexico use their own separate prefixes.