Guadalajara Area Code: 33 — How to Call from the US (2026)
Guadalajara's area code is 33. How to call Guadalajara hotels, businesses, and cell phones from the US and Canada — with dialing examples, time zone, and coverage map.
Guadalajara · Jalisco · Mexico
Area Code
33
From the US / Canada
+52 33 XXXX XXXX
CST / CDT
Time Zone
8 digits
Local number
5M+ pop.
Metro area
Guadalajara's Area Code Is 33
The area code for Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city, is 33. Like Mexico City's 55 and Monterrey's 81, it's a 2-digit area code — assigned to Mexico's three largest metropolitan areas because of the exceptional number of phone lines each requires.
Guadalajara is the capital of Jalisco and a major destination for business travel, tech industry workers (it's often called "Mexico's Silicon Valley"), and tourism — including day trips from Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding region.
📌 8-digit local numbers — not 7
Guadalajara numbers have an 8-digit local portion (not 7 like Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, or Los Cabos). The complete format from the US is +52 33 XXXX XXXX: 2-digit area code + 8 local digits = 10 digits total.
How to Call Guadalajara from the US
📱 From a US/Canada smartphone
+52 33 XXXX XXXX
Hold "0" to get "+" · Then 52 + 33 + 8 digits
☎️ From a US/Canada landline
011 52 33 XXXX XXXX
"011" is the US/Canada international exit code
Step by step from a smartphone
- Open your phone's dialer.
- Type +52 (press and hold "0" until "+" appears).
- Type 33 — Guadalajara's area code.
- Type the 8-digit local number from the website or business card.
- Tap call.
From a US or Canadian landline
- Dial 011 — US/Canada international exit code.
- Dial 52 — Mexico's country code.
- Dial 33 + the 8-digit local number.
Dialing Examples for Guadalajara
| Calling from | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US / Canadian smartphone | +52 33 XXXX XXXX | +52 33 3678 0000 |
| US / Canadian landline | 011 52 33 XXXX XXXX | 011 52 33 3678 0000 |
| Inside Mexico (another city) | 33 XXXX XXXX | 33 3678 0000 |
| UK / Europe | 00 52 33 XXXX XXXX | 00 52 33 3678 0000 |
| WhatsApp (any country) | +52 33 XXXX XXXX | Save as contact first |
What Areas Does Area Code 33 Cover?
Area code 33 covers the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area (AMG), which includes 8 municipalities:
| Municipality | Notable area |
|---|---|
| Guadalajara | Historic center, Chapultepec, Tlaquepaque |
| Zapopan | Andares, Vallarta Norte, Providencia |
| San Pedro Tlaquepaque | Arts and crafts district |
| Tonalá | Furniture and craft market |
| Tlajomulco de Zúñiga | New residential suburbs |
| El Salto | Industrial corridor |
| Juanacatlán / Ixtlahuacán de los Membrillos | Peripheral municipalities |
📌 Puerto Vallarta is NOT area code 33
A common mistake: Puerto Vallarta is in Jalisco (same state as Guadalajara) but uses area code 322, not 33. If you're calling a hotel or business in Puerto Vallarta, the format is +52 322 XXX XXXX. Only numbers within the Guadalajara metro area use 33.
Guadalajara Time Zone
Guadalajara is on Central Time (CST/CDT) — the same zone as Mexico City, Chicago, and Dallas. It observes Daylight Saving Time (though Mexico's DST start date may differ by a week or two from the US schedule in some years).
| Your location | Difference vs Guadalajara | Example |
|---|---|---|
| New York / Miami (ET) | Guadalajara is 1–2 hours behind | 9 AM ET = 7–8 AM in GDL |
| Chicago / Dallas (CT) | Usually in sync | 9 AM CT ≈ 9 AM in GDL |
| Denver (MT) | Guadalajara is 1 hour ahead | 8 AM MT = 9 AM in GDL |
| Los Angeles / Seattle (PT) | Guadalajara is 2 hours ahead | 7 AM PT = 9 AM in GDL |
Does My US Carrier Cover Calls to Guadalajara?
- T-Mobile: All plans include unlimited calls to Mexico — dial
+52 33 XXXX XXXXat no extra charge. - AT&T: Included on Unlimited Extra and above. Check at att.com.
- Verizon: Not included by default. Add TravelPass ($6/day) when you're in Mexico to use your existing plan allowances.
- Google Fi: Mexico included at domestic rates on all plans.
- WhatsApp: Highly used for business in Guadalajara. Save contacts as
+52 33 XXXX XXXXand call or message for free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area code for Guadalajara, Mexico?
Guadalajara's area code is 33. From the US: +52 33 XXXX XXXX (smartphone) or 011 52 33 XXXX XXXX (landline). Note that Guadalajara numbers have 8 local digits, not 7.
Is Puerto Vallarta in area code 33?
No. Puerto Vallarta is in Jalisco (same state as Guadalajara) but uses its own area code: 322. The format to call Puerto Vallarta is +52 322 XXX XXXX. Only the Guadalajara metropolitan area uses 33.
How many digits is a Guadalajara phone number?
10 digits total: 33 (2-digit area code) + 8-digit local number. From the US, add +52: +52 33 XXXX XXXX.
Why does Guadalajara use a 2-digit area code?
Mexico assigns 2-digit area codes to its three largest cities: Mexico City (55), Guadalajara (33), and Monterrey (81). These cities have so many phone lines that a 2-digit code provides enough number capacity. All other Mexican cities use 3-digit area codes.
What time zone is Guadalajara in?
Guadalajara is on Central Time (CST/CDT), the same as Chicago and Mexico City. It observes Daylight Saving Time. From Los Angeles, Guadalajara is 2 hours ahead; from New York, it's 1–2 hours behind.
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