What is Costa Rica's country code?
The country code for Costa Rica is +506.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Costa Rica?
- 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.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
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
Not a good time to call
07:06 AM local time · Late night / early morning
Most people are sleeping.
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 $0.08/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 97% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 97% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 97% more |
| DialHard | $0.08 | Save ~97% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
Current rates to Costa Rica
$0.08–$0.18/min
Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Why won't my call to Costa Rica connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +506 (not 00506 or 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
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.