Playa del Carmen Area Code: 984 — How to Call from the US (2026)
Playa del Carmen's area code is 984 — shared with Tulum and the Riviera Maya. How to call from the US, Canada, and Europe with dialing examples, time zone table, and travel data tips.
Playa del Carmen · Quintana Roo · Mexico
Area Code
984
From the US / Canada
+52 984 XXX XXXX
EST
Time Zone
7 digits
Local number
Riviera Maya
Coverage zone
Playa del Carmen's Area Code Is 984
The area code for Playa del Carmen is 984. This same area code covers the entire Riviera Maya corridor south of Cancún — including Tulum, Akumal, Puerto Morelos (border with Cancún's 998), and surrounding municipalities in Quintana Roo.
If you've booked a hotel in Playa, rented a villa in Tulum, or have friends anywhere along the Riviera Maya south of Cancún, the 984 area code is what you'll be dialing.
How to Call Playa del Carmen from the US
📱 Smartphone
+52 984 XXX XXXX
Hold "0" to type "+", then 52 · 984 · 7 digits
☎️ US/Canada landline
011 52 984 XXX XXXX
011 = US international exit code
Step by step
- Open your phone's dialer.
- Type +52 (hold "0" for the "+").
- Type 984 — Playa del Carmen area code.
- Type the 7 local digits.
- Call.
Which Destinations Use Area Code 984?
Area code 984 covers a large stretch of the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo:
| Destination | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Playa del Carmen (Solidaridad) | 984 |
| Tulum | 984 |
| Akumal | 984 |
| Puerto Aventuras | 984 |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 984 |
| Cancún / Isla Mujeres | 998 (different) |
| Cozumel | 987 (different) |
📌 Tulum shares the 984 code with Playa
Tulum does not have its own separate area code. All Tulum phone numbers use 984 — the same as Playa del Carmen. If you're calling a Tulum hotel, cenote, or tour operator, dial +52 984 XXX XXXX.
Time Zone: Playa del Carmen vs the US
Playa del Carmen follows Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) year-round, same as Cancún. It does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
| US city | Playa del Carmen time vs yours |
|---|---|
| New York / Miami | Same in winter; Playa is 1 hour behind in summer (EDT) |
| Chicago / Dallas | Playa is 1 hour ahead in winter; same in summer |
| Los Angeles / Seattle | Playa is 2–3 hours ahead |
Does My US Plan Include Calls to Playa del Carmen?
- T-Mobile: Yes — all plans include unlimited calls to Mexico at no extra charge.
- AT&T: Included on Unlimited Extra and higher plans.
- Verizon: Not included by default. Use TravelPass ($6/day) when in Mexico.
- Google Fi: Mexico included at US rates.
- Free via WhatsApp: Save the hotel or contact as
+52 984 XXX XXXX— most Playa del Carmen businesses are highly responsive on WhatsApp.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area code for Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen's area code is 984. From the US: +52 984 XXX XXXX (smartphone) or 011 52 984 XXX XXXX (landline).
Does Tulum have the same area code as Playa del Carmen?
Yes. Tulum uses area code 984 — the same as Playa del Carmen. If you're calling a hotel, cenote, or restaurant in Tulum, the format is the same: +52 984 XXX XXXX.
What is Cancún's area code? Is it also 984?
No. Cancún uses area code 998, not 984. The 984 code covers Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya south of Cancún. Cancún itself and Isla Mujeres use 998.
Is Cozumel's area code 984?
No. Cozumel has its own area code: 987. To call Cozumel from the US: +52 987 XXX XXXX.
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