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How to Call Nicaragua from the United States

Country code +505 — Dial 011 505 81XX XXXX from a US landline or +505 81XX XXXX from a mobile phone.

+505
Nicaragua Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 505, the country code of Nicaragua.
  3. 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Nicaragua has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Nicaragua From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 81XX XXXX 011 505 81XX XXXX +505 81XX XXXX
Landline 2123 XXXX 011 505 2123 XXXX +505 2123 XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 55, 57–58, 62–65, 67–69, 75–78 or 8. More number types: Nicaragua phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Nicaragua had 106 mobile subscriptions and 3.5 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Nicaragua mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Nicaragua

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Managua, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT (8:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT). Nicaragua doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Nicaragua is on UTC−6, 2 hours behind US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
-2h
Nicaragua
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UTC-6

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Nicaragua from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 505, then the number: 011 505 81XX XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +505 81XX XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Nicaragua?
No. Nicaragua has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +505 exactly as written, for example +505 81XX XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Nicaragua?
8 digits after the country code +505. Mobile numbers start with 55, 57–58, 62–65, 67–69, 75–78 or 8.
What time should I call Nicaragua from the US?
Nicaragua is 2 hours behind New York (UTC−6 in Managua). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM EDT, or 8:00 AM–7:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Nicaragua doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Nicaragua call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Nicaragua?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Nicaragua mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Nicaragua Quick Info
Country Code +505
ISO Code NI
Capital Managua
Time Zone UTC-6
Exit Code (US) 011
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