Area Code 624 – Baja California Sur

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

Area code 624 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the southern portion of the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. This region is administered under the jurisdiction of the state government, with its capital in La Paz. The code covers the municipalities of La Paz and Los Cabos, including the popular tourist destinations of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. The area is known for its coastal geography, tourism-driven economy, and growing residential communities.

Primary Cities and Local Dialing

The principal cities served by area code 624 include La Paz, the state capital, and the resort corridor of Los Cabos. Within this NDC, local calls are placed using seven-digit subscriber numbers. For example, to call a local number in La Paz, you would dial the seven-digit number directly. However, when calling from outside the area code but within Mexico, you must dial the long-distance prefix '01' followed by the area code and the seven-digit number. For instance, a call from Mexico City to a number in Cabo San Lucas would be dialed as 01 624 XXX XXXX.

International Dialing Format

For callers outside Mexico, the international format requires the country code +52, followed by the area code 624 and the seven-digit subscriber number. For example, a caller from the United States would dial +52 624 XXX XXXX. It is important to note that the trunk prefix '0' is not included when dialing from abroad. The plus sign (+) represents the international access code, which varies by country (e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from many European countries).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, area code 624 does not have an overlay, meaning it is the sole NDC for this geographic region. However, due to increasing demand for telecommunication services, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) may introduce additional numbering resources in the future. Subscribers in the area can keep their numbers when switching between fixed-line providers, as number portability is mandatory in Mexico. This ensures that the geographic association of the number remains intact even if the service provider changes.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the 624 area, simply dial the seven-digit number. For national callers outside the area, dial 01 624 followed by the number. For international callers, dial your country's exit code, then +52 624 and the number. Always verify the number length and format to avoid misdialing. Mobile numbers in Mexico are also ten digits long and begin with a different NDC, so ensure you are dialing a fixed-line number when using 624.