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Nicaragua Country Code +505
+505 is the international calling code for Nicaragua. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written 8123 4567 inside Nicaragua and +505 8123 4567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Nicaragua at a glance
- Country calling code
- +505
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- None
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +505 8123 4567
- Same number, inside the country
- 8123 4567
- Time zone
- Central Time (America/Chicago)
- Capital
- Managua
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- NIO
- ISO country code
- NI
How to call Nicaragua
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 505.
- Dial the number.
+505 8123 4567
From inside Nicaragua
Dial the number as it is written. The country code is not needed.
8123 4567
To call out of Nicaragua, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Nicaragua
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and toll-free numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Networks with number ranges in Nicaragua
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Nicaragua, 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
- Movistar
- CooTel
Look up a phone number from Nicaragua
Enter any number with +505, or just its digits: it shows the line type, place, network, time zone and every format. Free and private.
Phone numbers in Nicaragua: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Nicaragua?
The country calling code for Nicaragua is +505. Put it in front of the number when you call Nicaragua from another country.
How do I call Nicaragua from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 505, then the number. For example, 8123 4567 inside Nicaragua is dialled as +505 8123 4567 from abroad.
How many digits does a phone number in Nicaragua have?
Most phone numbers in Nicaragua have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Nicaragua?
To call another country from Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua?
Number ranges in Nicaragua were first allocated to networks including Claro, Movistar and CooTel. 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 Nicaragua in?
Nicaragua is on Central Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Nicaragua?
Yes. Enter any number with +505, or choose Nicaragua 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.