🇨🇷 Costa Rica Country Code
The country code for Costa Rica is +506. Use this code when dialing Costa Rica from abroad.
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+506
Costa Rica Country Code
Costa Rica Telephone System Details
Complete reference for Costa Rica's phone infrastructure
Costa Rica's mobile market opened to competition in 2011, ending the state monopoly of ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad). Major operators include Kölbi (ICE), Movistar (Telefónica), Claro, and Liberty. 4G LTE coverage is available in the Central Valley and major tourist areas.
| Country Code | +506 |
| International Prefix | 00 (used when calling out of Costa Rica) |
| Number Length | 8 digits (excluding country code) |
| Mobile Prefixes | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
Special Dialing Rules
Costa Rica does not use a trunk prefix. Phone numbers are 8 digits. Dial +506 followed by the 8-digit number. Mobile numbers typically start with 5, 6, 7, or 8. For example, +506-8123-4567.
How to Dial Costa Rica
Use +506 when calling Costa Rica from abroad
From United States
011 + 506 + number
011 is the US exit code
From United Kingdom
00 + 506 + number
00 is the UK exit code
From Mobile
+506 + number
+ works from any country
Example: Calling Costa Rica
To call a Costa Rica number like 12345678
011-506-12345678
00-506-12345678
+50612345678
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Costa Rica Country Code FAQ
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The country code for Costa Rica is +506. Use this code when dialing Costa Rica from any other country.
How do I call Costa Rica from the US?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 506 + local number. The 011 is the US international access code.
What does the + mean in +506?
The + symbol represents the international access code. On mobile phones, you can dial + directly. On landlines, replace + with your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK).
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