Step-by-step
How to dial Costa Rica from United States
To call Costa Rica from United States, you need the international access code 011, the country code +506, and the local phone number.
1️⃣ Dial 011
Dial 011 — the international access code from United States
This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call
2️⃣ Dial the country code
Dial 506 — the country code for Costa Rica
The country code for Costa Rica is +506
3️⃣ Dial the local number
Enter the local phone number of the person you're calling
If the local number starts with a 0, drop it when dialing internationally
Full example: 011 506 XXXX XXXX
4️⃣ Or use GlobalDial
Dial +506 + local number from your browser
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About this route
Calling Costa Rica from United States
📞 Landline dialing
From a landline in United States, dial 011 + 506 + local number. The access code 011 is specific to United States — other countries may use a different code.
📱 Mobile dialing
From a mobile phone in United States, you can use the universal format: + 506 + local number. Hold 0 on most phones to type the + sign.
💰 Calling rates
Calls to Costa Rica with GlobalDial start from $0.10/min. No subscriptions, no monthly fees — just buy credits and call. Check Costa Rica calling rates →
Quick reference
United States to Costa Rica calling details
| From | 🇺🇸 United States |
| To | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
| Country Code | +506 |
| Dialing Format | 011 + 506 + local number |
| Mobile Format | + 506 + local number |
| With GlobalDial | +506 + local number |
| Rate | From $0.10/min |
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FAQ
How do I call Costa Rica from United States?
To call Costa Rica from United States, dial 011 + 506 + the local phone number. From a mobile phone in United States, you can also dial + 506 + the local number. Or use GlobalDial to call Costa Rica from your browser — no dialing codes needed.
What do I dial to call Costa Rica from United States?
From United States, dial 011 to reach an international line, then 506 for Costa Rica, followed by the local number. Remember to drop any leading zero from the local number.
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The country code for Costa Rica is +506. When calling from United States, dial 011 + 506 + the local number.
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica from United States?
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Can I call Costa Rica from United States using my computer?
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What's the cheapest way to call Costa Rica from United States?
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