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Are you traveling to Baja, but still don’t know how to properly dial either domestic or international? Do you know what number to call in case of an emergency? It’s probably a good idea to have some of the most important numbers handy in case you need them. A quick response makes a big difference sometimes. As the old saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry!
Baja cities have the following codes:
(664) | Tijuana, San Antonio del Mar, Playas de Tijuana
(686) | Mexicali, San Felipe, Rumorosa
(661) | Rosarito, Popotla, Primo Tapia, Bahia de Kino
(665) | Tecate, El Hongo, El Descanso
(646) | Ensenada, El Sauzal, La Bufadora, La Mision, Santo Tomás
(658) | Guadalupe Victoria, Los Algodones
These are the dialing prefixes you can use within Mexican territory:
| Prefix | What is it for? | Looks like: |
| 00 | Dialing direct international | 00 + country code + area code + phone # |
| 01 | Dialing a Mexican number direct | 01 + area code + phone # |
| 02 | Dialing a Mexican operator | 02 + area code + phone # |
| 09 | Dialing an international operator | 09 + country code + area code + phone # |
| 044 | Calling a Mexican cell phone from a landline | 044 + area code + phone # |
| 045 | Calling a Mexican cell phone from a landline | 045 + area code + phone # |
| – | Calling to a cell phone from a cell phone | area code + phone # |
Service numbers:
| 020 | Operator |
| 030 | Current Local Time |
| 040 | Information |
| 060 | Police |
| 065 | Red Cross |
| 066 or 911 | Emergency |
| 071 | Electric Company Hotline |
| 072 | City Services Hotline (Bad Roads, Water Issues, etc.) |
| 090 | Operator Assistance for International Dialing |