Area Code 846 – Veracruz
The phone area code for Veracruz is 846 (international format +52846). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 846
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📍 Geographic Location of Veracruz
Overview of Area Code 846
Area code 846 is a geographic dialing code assigned to the central region of the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It covers the city of Xalapa (officially Xalapa-Enríquez), the state capital, as well as surrounding municipalities such as Coatepec, Xico, and Teocelo. This region is situated in the mountainous central part of Veracruz, known for its coffee production and colonial architecture.
Dialing Formats
Within Mexico, calls to this area require the national long-distance prefix 01, followed by the area code and the local 7-digit number. For example, to call a landline in Xalapa from another Mexican state, dial 01 846 XXX XXXX. For international callers, the format is +52 846 XXX XXXX (or 011 52 846 XXX XXXX from the US/Canada).
Local Calling and Overlays
Local calls within the 846 area code (e.g., from Xalapa to Coatepec) are dialed as 7-digit numbers without the area code. As of 2019, Mexico introduced an overlay plan for certain regions, but 846 currently operates as a single area code without an overlay. However, it is essential to verify with your telecom provider, as number portability may affect routing.
Geographic Coverage and Administration
The 846 area code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT). It serves a population of over 500,000 in the greater Xalapa metropolitan area. Key economic activities include government services, education (Universidad Veracruzana), and tourism.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: If you are within the 846 area code, dial only the 7-digit local number. For national callers: Dial 01 846 followed by the local number. For international callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 52 (Mexico's country code), then 846, and the 7-digit number. For example, from the US, dial 011 52 846 123 4567.
Note that mobile numbers in Mexico are not assigned to geographic area codes; they use the national mobile prefix 1 or 44/45 etc. Therefore, if you receive a call from a number starting with +52 846, it is a fixed-line number.