Call Costa Rica from United States
To call Costa Rica from United States, dial 011, then +506, then the local number. Direct browser calls currently start at $0.22/min.
- From
- United States
- To
- Costa Rica
- From price
- $0.22/min
How to call Costa Rica from United States
Build the number in order, then choose direct calling, AI-agent calling, or live translation before connecting.
Exit code
United States landlines
Country code
Costa Rica prefix
Local number
Use the number you were given
Rate check
Shown before the call connects
Before you connect
Example full format: +506 8312 3456
Mobile shortcut
On mobile, start with +506 instead of 011 506.
Local format
If the local number starts with a domestic trunk prefix, remove it only when Costa Rica dialing rules require it.
Translation option
Use live translation for English conversations when the other side does not speak your language.
Best time to call Costa Rica
Costa Rica is about 1 hour behind United States.
Open best-time plannerUse the planner when the call is tied to a bank, airline, clinic, or hotel desk and the exact local hour matters.
Good for business and support desks.
Confirm daylight-saving rules for urgent calls.
Business desk
Best first attempt for banks, clinics, government offices, and sales desks.
- Costa Rica
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- United States
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family call
Evening destination windows usually avoid work hours and still leave room for a longer call.
- Costa Rica
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- United States
- 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hotel or travel desk
Call before check-in rush and use live translation if the front desk needs it.
- Costa Rica
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- United States
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Support queue
Midday destination windows often avoid opening rush and end-of-day handoffs.
- Costa Rica
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- United States
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Calling options for Costa Rica
Use the mode that matches the job: quick direct calls, AI-agent calls, or translated conversations.
Direct
Fast browser calls to all numbers.
AI agent
Good for routine reservations and support desks.
Translation
English on the destination side when needed.
Rates verified July 6, 2026
Questions about this route
What is the cheapest way to call Costa Rica from United States?
Localcall starts direct browser calls to Costa Rica at $0.22/min. You can also choose AI-agent calls from $0.28/min or live translation calls from $0.42/min.
What code do I dial from United States to Costa Rica?
From a landline, dial 011, then +506, then the local Costa Rica number. From a mobile phone, you can usually dial +506 directly before the local number.
Can I call Costa Rica from United States without installing an app?
Yes. Localcall places calls from the browser, shows the rate before the call connects, and does not require a monthly subscription.
Can Localcall translate calls to Costa Rica?
Yes. Live translation is available for calls to Costa Rica, with English supported on the destination side when it matches the conversation.
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