Cozumel Telephone Code: Information for Tourists

Cozumel Telephone Code

Here’s the key information about telephone codes for tourists in Cozumel:

Country Code:

The country code for Mexico is 52. You’ll need to dial this prefix whenever calling a Mexican number from outside the country.

Area Code:

Cozumel’s area code is 987. This gets added after the country code (52) when dialing a number within Cozumel itself, or when calling a Cozumel number from another part of Mexico.

Making Calls:

Calling from Cozumel:

To Dial a Cozumel Number:

If you’re calling a number within Cozumel itself, you only need to dial the local seven-digit phone number. No need to include the area code (987) since you’re already calling from within the same area.

To Dial a Number in Mexico (Outside Cozumel):

Dial the country code (52) followed by the three-digit area code for the city you’re calling and then the seven-digit local number.

For example, to call Cancun from Cozumel, you would dial 52 + 984 + XXX XXXX (where XXX XXXX is the seven-digit local Cancun number).

To Dial a Number in the United States or Canada:

Dial the exit code (usually 00 or 011) followed by the country code (1 for US and Canada) and then the ten-digit phone number (including area code and local number).

Calling to Cozumel:

From the United States or Canada:

Dial the exit code (usually 00 or 011) followed by the country code for Mexico (52), then the area code for Cozumel (987), and finally the seven-digit local number.

For instance, to call a hotel in San Miguel, Cozumel from the US, you would dial 00 (or 011) + 52 + 987 + XXX XXXX (where XXX XXXX is the seven-digit number for the hotel).

Cellular Service:

  • If you’re using your cellphone in Cozumel, check with your carrier about international roaming rates and potential data usage charges.
  • Consider purchasing a local SIM card for your phone if you plan on making a lot of calls or using data while in Cozumel.

Alternative Communication Methods:

  • Wi-Fi: Many hotels, restaurants, and cafes in Cozumel offer free Wi-Fi access.
  • You can use messaging apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger to stay connected with loved ones back home.

By understanding these telephone codes and options, you’ll be able to stay connected while enjoying your vacation in Cozumel.