How much does it cost to call Costa Rica from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Costa Rica cost $0.07/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇨🇷 How to Call Costa Rica from US

Q: How do I call Costa Rica from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 506 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +506 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Costa Rica?

The country code for Costa Rica is +506. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Costa Rica from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Costa Rica

US From US Landline

011 + 506 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+506 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇨🇷 Costa Rica Country Code: +506

Step-by-Step: How to Call Costa Rica

Follow these steps to dial Costa Rica from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Costa Rica's Country Code: 506

This routes your call to Costa Rica. Every country has a unique code - Costa Rica's is +506.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Costa Rica

Let's call a Costa Rica number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-506-12345678

From US cell phone:

+50612345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 506 (Costa Rica code) + 12345678 (local number)

Costa Rica Phone Number Format

Understanding Costa Rica phone numbers

Country Code +506

ISO Code CR

Number Length 8 digits

Mobile Prefixes 5, 6, 7, 8

International Format +506 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-506-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 911

Note: 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.

Costa Rica Quick Facts

Capital

San Jose

Language

Spanish

Currency

CRC

Timezone

UTC-6

Tips for Calling Costa Rica

Costa Rica is on Central Time (UTC-6, no daylight saving), 1 hour behind US Eastern Time. Business hours are 8 AM to 5 PM. Ticos (as Costa Ricans call themselves) are known for their friendliness and the phrase 'Pura Vida' (pure life). English is widely spoken in tourist areas and the business sector.

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Calling Costa Rica FAQ

How do I call Costa Rica from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 506 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +506 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Costa Rica?

The country code for Costa Rica is +506. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Costa Rica?

With InternationalCall, calls to Costa Rica cost $0.18/min for mobile and $0.07/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.