Puerto Vallarta Area Code: 322 — How to Call from the US (2026)
Puerto Vallarta's area code is 322. Complete guide on how to call Puerto Vallarta hotels, resorts, and local numbers from the US and Canada — with dialing examples and time zone info.
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco · Mexico
Area Code
322
From the US / Canada
+52 322 XXX XXXX
CST / CDT
Time Zone
7 digits
Local number
~5M
Tourists/year
Puerto Vallarta's Area Code Is 322
The area code for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is 322. Every phone number in Puerto Vallarta — hotels on the Malecón, resorts in Nuevo Vallarta, local restaurants in Zona Romántica — starts with 322 before the 7-digit local number.
Puerto Vallarta sits in the state of Jalisco on Mexico's Pacific coast. It's one of the top five international destinations from the US and Canada, with direct flights from dozens of North American cities. If you have a trip coming up or know someone living there, knowing the 322 area code saves you the frustration of a failed call.
How to Call Puerto Vallarta from the US
📱 From a cell phone
+52 322 XXX XXXX
Hold "0" to get the "+" symbol
☎️ From a US/Canada landline
011 52 322 XXX XXXX
"011" exits the US/Canada network
Step by step from your smartphone
- Open your phone's dialer.
- Type +52 (hold the "0" key until "+" appears).
- Type 322 — Puerto Vallarta's area code.
- Type the 7-digit local number.
- Tap call.
From a US or Canadian landline
- Dial 011 — the international exit code for US and Canada.
- Dial 52 — Mexico's country code.
- Dial 322 + the 7-digit local number.
Dialing Examples
| Calling from | Format |
|---|---|
| US / Canadian smartphone | +52 322 XXX XXXX |
| US / Canadian landline | 011 52 322 XXX XXXX |
| Inside Mexico (another city) | 322 XXX XXXX |
+52 322 XXX XXXX (save as contact) | |
| UK / Europe | 00 52 322 XXX XXXX |
What Areas Does the 322 Code Cover?
Area code 322 covers Puerto Vallarta and surrounding municipalities in Jalisco, including:
- Puerto Vallarta — the city proper, Zona Romántica, Hotel Zone, Marina
- Bahía de Banderas — the bay-side zone including Nuevo Vallarta (which, despite being in the state of Nayarit, often uses 322 numbers)
- Mascota, Talpa de Allende — mountain towns in the Sierra Madre above Vallarta
⚠️ Nuevo Vallarta note
Nuevo Vallarta is technically in the state of Nayarit, but most businesses and hotels there use Puerto Vallarta's 322 area code. However, some Nayarit-side numbers may use the 329 area code instead. Check with your hotel directly.
Puerto Vallarta Time Zone
Puerto Vallarta runs on Central Time (CST/CDT) — the same zone as Chicago and Mexico City. It observes Daylight Saving Time from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
| Your Location | Time Difference vs Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|
| New York / Miami (ET) | Puerto Vallarta is 1–2 hours behind |
| Chicago / Dallas (CT) | Same time zone (usually in sync) |
| Denver (MT) | Puerto Vallarta is 1 hour ahead |
| Los Angeles / Seattle (PT) | Puerto Vallarta is 2 hours ahead |
Tip: If you're calling a hotel in Puerto Vallarta from the West Coast, remember the 2-hour gap — a call at 8 AM in LA reaches PV at 10 AM, well within business hours.
Does T-Mobile / AT&T Include Puerto Vallarta Calls?
Puerto Vallarta is in Mexico, so the same carrier rules apply:
- T-Mobile: All plans — Magenta, Go5G, Essentials — include unlimited calls to Mexico from the US. Dial
+52 322 XXX XXXXand it counts as included. - AT&T: Unlimited Extra and above include calls to Mexico. Check your plan at att.com or dial 611.
- Verizon: Not included by default. Add TravelPass for $6/day when you're in Mexico to use your regular allowance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the area code for Puerto Vallarta?
Puerto Vallarta's area code is 322. To call from the US: +52 322 XXX XXXX from a smartphone, or 011 52 322 XXX XXXX from a landline.
Does Nuevo Vallarta have the same area code as Puerto Vallarta?
Most businesses in Nuevo Vallarta use area code 322, same as Puerto Vallarta. However, Nuevo Vallarta is in the state of Nayarit, and some numbers there may use area code 329. Confirm with your hotel which area code their number uses.
How do I call my resort in Puerto Vallarta from the US?
Find the hotel's phone number (it should start with 322) and dial it as +52 322 XXX XXXX. If the hotel's number is listed without the area code, add 322 in front of the 7 local digits.
Do I need to dial 011 or +52 to call Puerto Vallarta from the US?
Use +52 from a smartphone — it's universal and simpler. Use 011 52 if you're dialing from a landline where you can't type the "+" symbol directly.
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