How do I call Costa Rica from the United States?

From the US, dial 011, then +506, then the Costa Rica number. Alternatively, open Localcall in your browser and paste the number; no exit codes are needed.

How do I dial a Costa Rica mobile number?

Dial + or your exit code, then +506, then the mobile number without its leading 0. Localcall detects mobile numbers and shows the rate before you connect.

What is the cheapest way to call Costa Rica?

Browser calling with Localcall starts from $0.22/min, usually cheaper than calling cards or carrier roaming. Enjoy no subscription and pay-as-you-go credits.

How many digits is a Costa Rica phone number?

A Costa Rica number has 6–12 digits after the +506 country code, depending on the city or carrier. Enter it in full international format and Localcall validates it before you dial.

Can I use live translation on calls to Costa Rica?

Yes, simply switch on live translation for any call to Costa Rica. Each party hears the other in their own language, in near real time. Translation is billed per minute, in addition to the plain call rate.

Dialing guide

How to call Costa Rica

Everything you need to dial Costa Rica (+506) from any country: the exit code, the country code, the number format, and the cheapest way to connect.

Maintained by Localcall Editorial Team.

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The Costa Rica dialing format

1Exit code

Your country's international exit code (or just + on a mobile).

2Country code

+506

+506 for Costa Rica.

3Local number

•••• ••••

The local number, without its leading 0.

Worked example

A Costa Rica number dialed from abroad looks like this:

+506 followed by the local Costa Rica number.

International exit codes

The exit code depends on where you are calling from. On a mobile, dialing + works everywhere.

Calling from	Exit code
Any mobile (worldwide)	+ +506
United States & Canada	011 +506
Most of Europe	00 +506
Australia	0011 +506
Japan	010 +506

Call Costa Rica step by step

Dial your exit code or +

On a mobile, press and hold 0 to enter '+'. From a landline, dial your country's exit code; for example, use 011 in the US or 00 across most of Europe.

Enter the country code +506

Add +506, the country code for Costa Rica, straight after the exit code or +.

Add the local number

Dial the recipient's Costa Rica number, dropping any leading 0.

Or just use Localcall

Skip the codes entirely: simply paste the number into Localcall, and we will dial it from your browser with live translation.

Costa Rica phone number format

Costa Rica numbers have 6–12 digits after the country code +506.

Country code: +506
Local number: —

Localcall automatically detects mobile vs landline Costa Rica numbers and prices each correctly.

Route planning

Plan real calls to Costa Rica

Use Costa Rica language, local time, and call context before dialing a bank, airline, hotel, or support desk.

Start translated call Plan best time

Language and translation

Local languages: Spanish. Localcall can set the destination side to English when you need a translated conversation.

Time-window planning

Bank, airline, hotel, and support calls usually work best in destination business hours. Family calls often work better in the evening.

Bank calls in Costa Rica

Use live translation for identity checks, branch questions, and card-support calls. Keep payment details out of the call.

Prepare a bank call

Airline support

Call Costa Rica airline desks during destination business hours for bookings, baggage, and schedule changes.

Plan an airline call

Hotel front desk

Use an AI agent for routine hotel calls like confirming a reservation, arrival time, or front-desk request.

Open hotel agent

Support desks

For utility, clinic, travel, and customer-support numbers, start with the local business-hours window.

Call support abroad

Curated routes involving Costa Rica

Route pages combine origin-specific dialing, best-time planning, rates, and call-mode CTAs.

Origin-specific corridor guides are not part of the current search inventory. Use the destination guide and current rates above.

The cheapest way to call Costa Rica

Skip pricey calling cards and carrier roaming. Browser calls to Costa Rica start from $0.22/min with Localcall; pay only for the minutes you talk, with no app and no subscription.

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Frequently asked questions about calling Costa Rica

The country code for Costa Rica is +506. Dial your international exit code (or + on a mobile), then +506, then the local number.