What does a Costa Rica phone number look like?
- International format
+506 83123456- IDD format (caller ID)
00506 83123456- Mobile example
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83123456(local) →+506 83123456 - Landline example
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22123456(local) →+506 22123456
Received a call or message from +506?
A call or text from +506 (or 00506) originates from Costa Rica.
If you don't know anyone in Costa Rica, be cautious. Common patterns with unfamiliar international numbers:
- One-ring scams (Wangiri): The caller rings once and hangs up, hoping you'll call back a premium-rate number. Don't return calls to numbers you don't recognize.
- SMS phishing: Messages claiming to be from banks, delivery services, or government agencies. Legitimate organizations won't contact you from a +506 number unless you have an account in Costa Rica.
- Spoofed numbers: The caller ID can be faked. A call showing +506 may not actually originate from Costa Rica.
If you do know someone in Costa Rica and want to call them back, see the dialing instructions below.
How to call Costa Rica from abroad
- International format (recommended)
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+506 [local number]Example:
+506 8312 3456 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+506followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
506, then the local number.
| From | Dial |
|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 506 [local number] |
| United Kingdom | 00 506 [local number] |
| Australia | 0011 506 [local number] |
| Your browser (DialHard) | +506 [local number] |
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Costa Rica numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.
What time zone is Costa Rica?
America/Costa_Rica
Good time to call
10:10 AM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica?
International calls to Costa Rica vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.12/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 96% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 96% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 96% more |
| DialHard | $0.12 | Save ~96% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Current rates to Costa Rica
$0.12–$0.26/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the code +506 from?
+506 is the international dialing code for Costa Rica.
Is +506 a mobile or landline code?
+506 is the country code for all of Costa Rica — both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Is a call from +506 a scam?
Not necessarily. +506 is the legitimate country code for Costa Rica. However, scammers can spoof any country code. If you don't recognize the number or weren't expecting a call from Costa Rica, don't call back — especially if they only rang once.
Why won't my call to Costa Rica connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +506 (not 00506 or just 506)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
What does a Costa Rica phone number look like?
A Costa Rica number in international format starts with
+506 followed by the local number.
Example: +506 83123456
How do I save a Costa Rica number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +506 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.
How do I block calls from +506?
On most smartphones, you can block individual numbers by opening your recent calls, tapping the number, and selecting "Block." To block all calls from a country code, check your carrier's international call blocking options or use a call-filtering app.