Country Code +506

Costa Rica uses the international dialing code +506

+506

Which Country Has Code +506?

Costa Rica uses the international dialing code +506.

How to Call a +506 Number from the US

Numbers in Costa Rica have 8 digits after +506. There is no leading 0 to drop: dial every digit as written.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 30, 50, 57, 60–65, 70–73 or 83–89	`011 506 83XX XXXX`	`+506 83XX XXXX`
Landline starts with 20–22 or 24–27	`011 506 2212 XXXX`	`+506 2212 XXXX`
Toll-free starts with 80	`011 506 800-XXX-XXXX`	`+506 800-XXX-XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Costa Rica phone number format.

Got a Call From +506?

A number starting with +506 is registered in Costa Rica. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +506 number

•Mobile if the digits after +506 start with 30, 50, 57, 60–65, 70–73 or 83–89 (+506 83XX XXXX).
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +506: never call these back.
•Local time: 12:04 PM in San Jose right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +506 FAQ

Which country has country code 506?

+506 is the country code of Costa Rica. Numbers have 8 digits after +506.

Is a +506 number a mobile or a landline?

In Costa Rica, mobile numbers start with 30, 50, 57, 60–65, 70–73 or 83–89 after +506, for example +506 83XX XXXX. Other numbers are landlines or special services.

What time is it in Costa Rica right now?

It is 12:04 PM on Friday in San Jose (UTC−6), 2 hours behind New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT.

Are some +506 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Costa Rica, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +506. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +506 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 506 83XX XXXX. From a mobile, dial +506 83XX XXXX.

I got a call from +506. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +506 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Costa Rica Quick Info

Country	Costa Rica
Dialing Code	+506
ISO-2 Code	`cr`
ISO-3 Code	`CRI`
Capital	San Jose
Continent	North America
Population	5,152,950
Currency	Colon costaricien
Domain	`cr`

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Time in San Jose

12:04 PM

Friday · UTC−6 · 2 hours behind New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT (8:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT).