Costa Rica Country Code +506
Complete guide to calling Costa Rica from the US and abroad
Calling Information
- Dialing Code
- +506
- Exit Code (US)
- 011
- How to Call
- 011 + 506 + area + number
- Country TLD
- .cr
Geography
- Capital
- San Jose
- Continent
- North America
- Area
- 51 km²
- Population
- 4,253,877
- Currency
- Colon costaricien
- Languages
- Spanish (official language), English
Time & Communication
- Current Time
- 1:45 AM
- Time Zone
- UTC-6
- Mobile Penetration
- 171.5%
- Internet Penetration
- 66.0%
- Fixed-line Penetration
- 17.5%
How to Call Costa Rica from the United States
Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Costa Rica from a US landline or mobile phone:
Example dialing format:
011 - 506 - area code - local number
Calling from a Mobile Phone
Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):
+506 - area code - local number
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Japan Area Codes in Costa Rica
Direct dial
Costa Rica does not use city-specific area codes. Dial the country code +506 followed directly by the local number.
Neighboring Countries
Telecommunications in Costa Rica
| Metric | Value (2016) |
|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 171.5% |
| Mobile Subscriptions (total) | 8 |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 17.5% |
| Fixed-line Subscriptions (total) | 849 |
| Internet Users (per 100 people) | 66.0% |
Penetration Rates (per 100 people)
Costa Rica on the Map
Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Rica
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