How to call Costa Rica using the international calling code +506 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +506
Dial +506 when calling from outside Costa Rica.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+506 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+506 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Costa Rica is +506. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +506 followed by the local number.
In Costa Rica, the main languages spoken are Spanish.
Costa Rica uses the following time zone: America/Costa_Rica. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Costa Rica directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Costa Rica phone number (+506) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +506 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Costa Rica. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).