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 Costa Rica from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 506 + local number |
011-506-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +506 + local number |
+506-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 506 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-506-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 506 — the country code for Costa Rica
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica uses the international dialing code +506.
This code is assigned to Costa Rica by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Costa Rica from the US, dial
011 + 506 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +506
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Costa Rica Quick Info
| Country |
Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +506 |
| ISO-2 Code | cr |
| ISO-3 Code | CRC |
| Capital | San Jose |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 4,253,877 |
| Currency | Colon costaricien |
| Domain | cr |
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