Area Code 916 – Chiapas
The phone area code for Chiapas is 916 (international format +52916). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 916
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📍 Geographic Location of Chiapas
Geographic Overview and Coverage
The +52 916 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It serves the central and northern regions of the state, including the municipalities of Tuxtla Gutiérrez (the state capital), Chiapa de Corzo, San Cristóbal de las Casas, and surrounding communities. The coverage area is primarily within the administrative jurisdiction of the state of Chiapas, which borders Guatemala to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the south.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
For local calls within the same area code (i.e., from one +52 916 number to another), subscribers in Mexico traditionally dial only the seven-digit local number. However, due to the national dialing plan implemented in 2019, all calls within Mexico now require the full ten-digit number (area code + local number) even for local calls. Therefore, a local call from a landline in Tuxtla Gutiérrez to another landline in the same city would be dialed as 916 XXX XXXX.
For calls from other area codes within Mexico, dial the long-distance prefix 01 followed by the area code and the local number: 01 916 XXX XXXX. For international callers, dial the Mexican country code (+52), then the area code (916), and the seven-digit local number: +52 916 XXX XXXX. For example, to call a business in San Cristóbal de las Casas from the United States, you would dial 011 52 916 XXX XXXX (or +52 916 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone).
Numbering and Overlay Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, the 916 area code is not overlaid with another NDC in its geographic region. However, neighboring areas of Chiapas use different area codes, such as 961 for the southern region (Tapachula) and 967 for the northern border area (Comitán). The 916 code is exclusively geographic, meaning it is tied to the physical location of the fixed-line infrastructure. It is not used for mobile services, which are assigned non-geographic NDCs such as 55, 56, 57, etc., under the national mobile numbering scheme.
Caller Instructions and Practical Notes
For local callers within the 916 area, it is essential to include the area code even for local calls to avoid misdialing. For foreign callers, always drop the leading '0' when dialing from abroad, as the international format uses only the country code and the NDC without any trunk prefix. Additionally, be aware that while most fixed lines in Chiapas are served by Telmex, other carriers may operate in the region, and number portability allows users to retain their numbers when switching providers. When calling from a mobile phone in Mexico to a landline in the 916 area, you must dial the area code and number directly (e.g., 916 XXX XXXX) without any additional prefix.