Country calling codes · zone 5: Latin America
Costa Rica Country Code
+506
The country code for Costa Rica is +506. To call Costa Rica from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 506, then the local number without its leading zero.
+506
International calling code
.cr
Internet domain
CR / CRI
ISO country codes
UTC-6
Time zone (San José)
How to call Costa Rica from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 506 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 506 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 506 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 506 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Panama — +507
Nicaragua — +505Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The international calling code for Costa Rica is +506.
How do I call Costa Rica from the United States?
Dial 011 506 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +506 and the number.
How do I call Costa Rica from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 506 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +506 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Costa Rica?
The country-code top-level domain is .cr.
What time is it in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica (San José) is on UTC-6 — check the local time before you call.