How to dial
How to call Costa Rica
To make an international call to Costa Rica, you need to dial the country code +506 before the local phone number. Here's how to do it from different devices:
📱 From a mobile phone
Dial + 506 [local number]
The + sign is usually accessed by holding the 0 key
📞 From a US/Canada landline
Dial 011 506 [local number]
011 is the international access code from the US and Canada
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Dial +506 [local number] from your browser
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Quick facts
Costa Rica at a glance
| Country | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| Country Code | +506 |
| ISO Code | CR |
| Continent | North America |
| Calling Rate | From $0.10/min |
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Country codes in North America
Other country codes in North America
Find dialing codes for the other 34 countries in North America:
🇦🇮
Anguilla
+1
🇦🇬
Antigua and Barbuda
+1
🇦🇼
Aruba
+297
🇧🇸
Bahamas
+1
🇧🇧
Barbados
+1
🇧🇿
Belize
+501
🇧🇲
Bermuda
+1
🇻🇬
British Virgin Islands
+1
🇨🇦
Canada
+1
🇰🇾
Cayman Islands
+1
🇨🇺
Cuba
+53
🇩🇲
Dominica
+1
🇩🇴
Dominican Republic
+1
🇸🇻
El Salvador
+503
🇬🇱
Greenland
+299
🇬🇽
Grenada
+1
🇬🇵
Guadeloupe
+590
🇬🇹
Guatemala
+502
🇭🇹
Haiti
+509
🇭🇳
Honduras
+504
🇯🇲
Jamaica
+1
🇲🇶
Martinique
+596
🇲🇽
Mexico
+52
🇲🇸
Montserrat
+1
🇳🇮
Nicaragua
+505
🇵🇦
Panama
+507
🇵🇷
Puerto Rico
+1
🇰🇳
Saint Kitts and Nevis
+1
🇱🇨
Saint Lucia
+1
🇵🇲
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
+508
🇻
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
+1
🇹🇹
Trinidad and Tobago
+1
🇹🇨
Turks and Caicos Islands
+1
🇺🇸
United States
+1
Common questions
FAQ
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The country code for Costa Rica is +506. You need to dial this code before the local phone number when making an international call to Costa Rica.
How do I dial Costa Rica from the US?
To call Costa Rica from the US, dial 011 + 506 + the local phone number. Or, use the international format: +506 followed by the local number. With GlobalDial, just enter the full number with the country code and we handle the rest.
How do I dial Costa Rica from a mobile phone?
From a mobile phone, dial + (plus sign) followed by 506 and then the local number. The + replaces the international access code used by your country. With GlobalDial, you can call Costa Rica directly from your browser — no phone app needed.
What is the difference between a country code and an area code?
A country code (like +506 for Costa Rica) identifies the country you're calling. An area code identifies a specific region within that country. When making an international call, you dial the country code first, then the area code, then the local number.
Can I call Costa Rica online without a phone?
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