How do I call Chile from Costa Rica?

To call Chile from Costa Rica, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +56, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 2 2123 4567, you would dial: 00 56 2 2123 4567.

What is the country calling code for Chile when calling from Costa Rica?

The country calling code for Chile is +56. To call Chile from Costa Rica, dial +56 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Chile in?

Chile spans multiple timezones: UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00. The capital Santiago is typically in one of the eastern timezones.

What currency is used in Chile?

The official currency of Chile is the Chilean peso ($). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Chile?

The capital city of Chile is Santiago. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Chile when calling from Costa Rica?

To make affordable calls to Chile from Costa Rica, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +56 followed by the local number. No app download required, and our rates are significantly cheaper than traditional phone carriers.

How much does it cost to call Chile when calling from Costa Rica?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Chile from Costa Rica. Rates vary depending on whether you're calling a mobile or landline number. Check our rates page for the most up-to-date pricing.

What is the best time to call Chile from Costa Rica?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 0h (same time). A practical window in Costa Rica is 09:00-18:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Chile.

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How to Call Chile from Costa Rica

Calling Chile from Costa Rica: 00 56 [local number].

Chile Country Code: +56

ISO: CL

CHL

Quick answer

To call Chile from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 56, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 56 2 2123 4567.

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Dialing format

00 56 2 2123 4567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Chile correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Chile - whether you’re calling Santiago or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Chile from Costa Rica

International Guide

Dial the exit code for Costa Rica

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Costa Rica.

Add Chile's country code

Dial the country code +56 for Chile.

Enter the local phone number

Dial the local phone number in Chile (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 56 [local number] - For example: 00 56 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

00562 2123 4567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling Chile from Costa Rica: Calling Code, Local Time & More

Calling Code

+56

Capital of Chile

Santiago

Region

Americas (South America)

Currency of Chile

Chilean peso ($)

Chile Time Zones

UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00

Current time

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Chile at a Glance

Chile, located in South America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Santiago, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 20M.

The official currency is the Chilean peso ($). When calling Chile, the country code is +56. The country observes the UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Spanish.

Destination Calling Profile: Chile

Population

20M

Population Rank

#61 of 230

Language Footprint

Spanish

Time Zone Footprint

UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00

City/Area Code Coverage

30 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Chile currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +56.

Route Profile: Costa Rica to Chile

Exit Code in Costa Rica

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

Costa Rica Country Code

+506

Route Dialing Pattern

00 56 2 2123 4567

Capital Time Difference

0h (same time)

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

09:00-18:00

Currency Pair

Costa Rican colón (₡) -> Chilean peso ($)

Primary languages: Costa Rica (Spanish) and Chile (Spanish).

Shared language overlap: Spanish. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and Chile (UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Costa Rica to Chile

Use this route profile to plan a real call from Costa Rica to Chile, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

Costa Rica

Chile

Costa Rica exit code: 00Chile calling code: +56Time difference: 0h, same primary timezone

For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +56 before the local Chile number.

Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while Chile's is UTC-06:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing from Costa Rica

Costa Rica callers are represented by CR/CRI, with San José as a capital reference point, Central America, 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +506. Origin time zones: UTC-06:00.

Chile dialing details

Chile is represented here by CL/CHL, Santiago, South America, about 20M people, Chilean peso ($), and primary language context of Spanish.

Destination calling code: +56. Destination time zones: UTC-06:00, UTC-04:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Costa Rica to Chile call planning

This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with Chile's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 56 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.

Destination market: Chile is in South America, with Santiago as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 20M. Primary language context: Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Chilean peso ($).

Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; Chile is listed in South America with about 20M. The route has shared language overlap in Spanish. Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and Chilean peso ($) in Chile.

From Costa Rica, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +56, then the Chile local number.San José to Santiago has a 0h, same primary timezone time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Costa Rica and Chile share Spanish, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Chile, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Chile

30 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Antofagasta	56-55	+56-55 [local number]
Arica	56-58	+56-58 [local number]
Calama	56-55	+56-55 [local number]
Chillán	56-42	+56-42 [local number]
Concepción	56-41	+56-41 [local number]
Copiacó	56-52	+56-52 [local number]
Coquimbo	56-51	+56-51 [local number]
Coyhaique	56-67	+56-67 [local number]
Curicó	56-75	+56-75 [local number]
Iquique	56-57	+56-57 [local number]
La Serena	56-51	+56-51 [local number]
Linares	56-73	+56-73 [local number]
Los Andes	56-34	+56-34 [local number]
Los Angeles	56-43	+56-43 [local number]
Osorno	56-64	+56-64 [local number]
Ovalle	56-53	+56-53 [local number]
Puerto Montt	56-65	+56-65 [local number]
Punta Arenas	56-61	+56-61 [local number]
Quillota	56-33	+56-33 [local number]
Rancagua	56-72	+56-72 [local number]
San Antonio	56-35	+56-35 [local number]
San Felipe	56-34	+56-34 [local number]
San Fernando	56-72	+56-72 [local number]
Santiago (Metropolitan Region)	56-2	+56-2 [local number]
Talca	56-71	+56-71 [local number]
Talcahuano	56-41	+56-41 [local number]
Temuco	56-45	+56-45 [local number]
Valdivia	56-63	+56-63 [local number]
Valparaíso	56-32	+56-32 [local number]
Viña del Mar	56-32	+56-32 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.