Area Code 744 – Acapulco/Xaltianguis, GRO
The phone area code for Acapulco/Xaltianguis, GRO is 744 (international format +52744). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 744
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📍 Geographic Location of Acapulco/Xaltianguis, GRO
Overview of Area Code 744
Area code 744 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Acapulco metropolitan area and surrounding localities in the state of Guerrero (GRO), Mexico. It covers the coastal city of Acapulco de Juárez, the municipal seat, as well as nearby towns such as Xaltianguis, Kilómetro 30, and other communities within the Acapulco municipality. This code is part of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) but uses Mexico's national dialing conventions.
Geographic Coverage and Jurisdiction
The 744 area code serves the Pacific coast region of Guerrero, with Acapulco as the primary urban center. It includes both the tourist zone (Zona Diamante, Zona Dorada) and traditional neighborhoods (Zona Tradicional). The administrative jurisdiction falls under the municipality of Acapulco de Juárez, which is the largest in Guerrero. The code also covers rural and semi-urban areas extending inland, such as Xaltianguis, which is approximately 40 kilometers from the coast.
Dialing Formats
For local calls within the 744 area code, users in Mexico dial the seven-digit local number directly (e.g., 123 4567). For calls from other area codes within Mexico, the format is 01 744 123 4567. International callers must dial +52 744 123 4567 (or 011 52 744 123 4567 from the US/Canada). Note that Mexico introduced an overlay for some regions, but 744 currently does not have an overlay; all numbers are seven digits long.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within 744): Dial the 7-digit number directly.
- National callers (from other Mexican area codes): Dial 01 (national long-distance prefix) followed by 744 and the 7-digit number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 011 from the US), then 52 (Mexico country code), then 744, then the 7-digit number.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The 744 code is administered by the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT). It is a geographic code, meaning that numbers are tied to a physical location, although number portability allows users to retain their numbers when moving within Mexico. Calls to 744 numbers are routed over the PSTN and increasingly over VoIP, but the geographic association remains for emergency services and billing purposes. As of 2023, there are no plans for an overlay in this area, but future numbering resource exhaustion could lead to changes.