Area Code 241 – Tlaxcala
The phone area code for Tlaxcala is 241 (international format +52241). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 241
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📍 Geographic Location of Tlaxcala
Overview of Area Code 241
Area code 241 is a geographic numbering plan area assigned to the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico. It is one of the smallest states in the country but holds significant historical and economic importance. The code serves the capital city, Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl, as well as surrounding municipalities such as Apizaco, Chiautempan, and Huamantla. These cities form a contiguous urban corridor with growing industrial and commercial activity.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within the 241 area code, callers must dial the 3-digit area code followed by the 7-digit local number, resulting in a 10-digit national dialing sequence. For example, to call a landline in Tlaxcala City, you would dial: 241 123 4567.
For international callers, the format is: +52 241 123 4567. The plus sign represents the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada).
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 241 area code is administered by the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) and is assigned to the Tlaxcala state numbering plan. It covers both urban and rural areas, including industrial parks and agricultural regions. The code is not overlaid with any other area code, meaning that 10-digit dialing is mandatory for all calls within the state, even for local numbers.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within 241): Dial the area code plus the 7-digit number (10 digits total).
- National callers (from other Mexican area codes): Dial the long-distance prefix 01, then 241, then the 7-digit number. Example: 01 241 123 4567.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 52 (Mexico's country code), then 241, then the 7-digit number. Example: 011 52 241 123 4567 from the US.
Numbering and Services
Numbers within 241 are primarily assigned to fixed-line services (PSTN) and some VoIP providers. Mobile numbers in Mexico are not tied to geographic area codes; they use the 3-digit prefix 044 or 045 for national dialing, but mobile numbers themselves are 10 digits starting with 2, 3, or 4. Therefore, a mobile number in Tlaxcala might have a prefix like 246, but that is not part of area code 241. When calling a mobile from a fixed line in 241, you must dial the full 10-digit mobile number preceded by 044 (for domestic calls) or +52 for international calls.
Practical Examples
If you are in Mexico City and wish to call a business in Apizaco, you would dial: 01 241 456 7890. If you are calling from the United States, you would dial: 011 52 241 456 7890. Always ensure you have the correct 7-digit local number, as omitting the area code will result in a failed call.