Area Code 741 – Guerrero
The phone area code for Guerrero is 741 (international format +52741). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 741
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📍 Geographic Location of Guerrero
Overview of Area Code 741 (Mexico)
Area code 741 is a geographic numbering plan area assigned to the state of Guerrero, Mexico, under the national numbering plan administered by the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT). It serves a cluster of municipalities in the central and northern parts of the state, including the cities of Teloloapan, Taxco de Alarcón (partial), Iguala de la Independencia (partial), and surrounding localities. This code was introduced to alleviate the exhaustion of the previous code 733 and to provide additional numbering capacity for the region's growing demand.
Geographic Coverage and Dialing
The 741 code covers a mix of urban and rural areas, with Teloloapan being the principal city. It is important to note that some municipalities, such as Taxco and Iguala, are split between multiple area codes (733, 741, and 747), so the exact assignment depends on the specific locality or neighborhood. For callers within Mexico, the national long-distance format is 01 741 XXX XX XX. For international callers, the format is +52 741 XXX XX XX (or +52 1 741 XXX XX XX when calling a mobile number from abroad, though this is not required for landlines).
Local and International Call Instructions
- Local calls (within the same area code): In most of Mexico, local calls require dialing only the 7-digit subscriber number (XXX XX XX). However, due to the overlay of codes in some areas, local calling may require 10-digit dialing (741 + number) depending on the specific exchange. Always check with your local provider.
- National long-distance (from other area codes in Mexico): Dial 01 741 XXX XX XX.
- International calls (from outside Mexico): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada), then 52, then 741, then the 7-digit number. Example: +52 741 123 45 67.
Numbering and Regulatory Notes
Numbers with area code 741 are 10 digits long (including the area code). The IFT has implemented number portability across fixed and mobile services, so a number with 741 may be routed to a different geographic location if the user has ported it. However, the tariff for calling a ported number remains based on the original geographic assignment. As of 2025, there are no overlay codes planned for 741, but the IFT periodically reviews numbering resources.