Country calling code
+506 Costa Rica country code
Costa Rica’s international calling code is +506. To call a Costa Rica number from another country, dial your exit code, then 506, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +506
- ISO 3166 code
- CR · 188
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 8–10 digits
- Time zones
- Costa Rica
- Local time
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How to call Costa Rica
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +506 8312 3456 |
| United States & Canada | 011 506 8312 3456 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 506 8312 3456 |
| Australia | 0011 506 8312 3456 |
| Inside Costa Rica | 8312 3456 |
Costa Rica does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +506.
Costa Rica phone number format
A sample mobile number in Costa Rica is written +506 8312 3456 internationally, 8312 3456 locally, and +50683123456 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 8–10 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Costa Rica
To call another country from a Costa Rica landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +506?
If you don’t know anyone in Costa Rica, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +506 code?
+506 is the international calling code of Costa Rica (CR). No other country uses it.
How do I call Costa Rica from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 506, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +506 8312 3456.
How many digits are in a Costa Rica phone number?
National numbers in Costa Rica are 8–10 digits long after the +506 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +506 8312 3456.
Can I find the location of a +506 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.