How to Call Costa Rica (+506)
Country code, exit codes, phone number format, and common mistakes when calling Costa Rica from abroad.
Dialing format
Calling Costa Rica
011 506 XXXX XXXX
Exit code
Dial this first to exit US
Country code
Costa Rica country code
Area code
City/region code
Local number
The subscriber number
From the US, dial 011 to place an international call, then 506 for Costa Rica, then the area code (drop any leading 0), followed by the local number. With Telvio you dial the same format — no prefix change needed.
Exit codes by source country
The exit code depends on where YOU are calling from. On mobile phones and VoIP apps, use + instead.
| Calling from | Exit code | You dial |
|---|---|---|
| United States / Canada | 011 | 011 506 ... |
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 506 ... |
| Australia | 0011 | 0011 506 ... |
| Most of Europe | 00 | 00 506 ... |
| Japan | 010 | 010 506 ... |
| From a mobile / VoIP app | + | +506 ... |
Costa Rica phone number format
Common mistakes
- ✕ Using the wrong exit code. Each country has its own (US: 011, UK: 00). On mobile, just use +.
- ✕ Forgetting the country code +506. Without it, the call will fail or route locally.
Calling rates to Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The country code for Costa Rica is +506. Dial this after your exit code (or use + on a mobile) before the local number.
How do I call Costa Rica from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 506 + local number. From a mobile or VoIP app like Telvio: dial +506 + local number.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Costa Rica?
Costa Rica does not use a trunk prefix, so you dial the local number exactly as-is after the country code.
What is the exit code to call Costa Rica from my country?
The exit code depends on where you are calling FROM, not the destination. The US uses 011, the UK and most of Europe use 00, Australia uses 0011. On any mobile phone or VoIP app, you can use + instead.
Can I call Costa Rica mobile phones internationally?
Yes. Dial the country code +506 followed by the mobile number. VoIP apps like Telvio make this easy — just enter the full number with country code.
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