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Costa Rica Country Code +506
+506 is the international calling code for Costa Rica. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 8312 3456 inside Costa Rica and +506 8312 3456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Costa Rica at a glance
- Country calling code
- +506
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits (most numbers)
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +506 8312 3456
- Same number, inside the country
- 8312 3456
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (America/Costa_Rica)
- Capital
- San José
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- CRC
- ISO country code
- CR
How to call Costa Rica
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 506.
- Dial the number.
+506 8312 3456
From inside Costa Rica
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
8312 3456
To call out of Costa Rica, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Costa Rica
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free, premium rate and voip numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Costa Rica
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Costa Rica, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Claro
- Kolbi ICE
- Movistar
Look up a phone number from Costa Rica
Enter any number with +506, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Costa Rica: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The country calling code for Costa Rica is +506. Put it in front of the number when you call Costa Rica from another country.
How do I call Costa Rica from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 506, then the number. For example, 8312 3456 inside Costa Rica is dialled as +506 8312 3456 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Costa Rica have?
Most phone numbers in Costa Rica have 8 digits after the country code. Some special-service numbers (toll-free, premium-rate) are shorter or longer.
What is the international dialing prefix in Costa Rica?
To call another country from Costa Rica, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Costa Rica?
Number ranges in Costa Rica were first allocated to networks including Claro, Kolbi ICE and Movistar. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Costa Rica in?
Costa Rica is on Central Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Costa Rica?
Yes. Enter any number with +506, or choose Costa Rica as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.