How do I call Colombia from Costa Rica?

To call Colombia from Costa Rica, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +57, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 321 1234567, you would dial: 00 57 321 1234567.

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

The country calling code for Colombia is +57. To call Colombia from Costa Rica, dial +57 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Colombia in?

Colombia is in the UTC-05:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Colombia?

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

What is the capital city of Colombia?

The capital city of Colombia is Bogotá. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

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

To make affordable calls to Colombia from Costa Rica, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +57 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 Colombia when calling from Costa Rica?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Colombia 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 Colombia from Costa Rica?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 1h destination ahead. A practical window in Costa Rica is 08:00-17:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Colombia.

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How to Call Colombia from Costa Rica

Calling Colombia from Costa Rica: 00 57 [local number].

Colombia Country Code: +57

ISO: CO

COL

Quick answer

To call Colombia from Costa Rica, dial 00, then 57, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 57 321 1234567.

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Dialing format

00 57 321 1234567

Exit code • Country code • Local number

Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Colombia 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 Colombia - whether you’re calling Bogotá or anywhere else.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Colombia 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 Colombia's country code

Dial the country code +57 for Colombia.

Enter the local phone number

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

Complete dialing format

Full format: 00 57 [local number] - For example: 00 57 612 345 678

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International Dialing Format

0057321 1234567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+57321 1234567

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

Calling Code

+57

Capital of Colombia

Bogotá

Region

Americas (South America)

Currency of Colombia

Colombian peso ($)

Colombia Time Zones

UTC-05:00

Current time

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Colombia at a Glance

Colombia, located in South America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Bogotá, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 53M.

The official currency is the Colombian peso ($). When calling Colombia, the country code is +57. The country observes the UTC-05:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Spanish.

Destination Calling Profile: Colombia

Population

53M

Population Rank

#25 of 230

Language Footprint

Spanish

Time Zone Footprint

UTC-05:00

City/Area Code Coverage

22 locations listed

Dial Code Status

Exclusive code in dataset

Colombia currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +57.

Route Profile: Costa Rica to Colombia

Exit Code in Costa Rica

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

Costa Rica Country Code

+506

Route Dialing Pattern

00 57 321 1234567

Capital Time Difference

1h destination ahead

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

08:00-17:00

Currency Pair

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

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

Shared language overlap: Spanish. Primary timezones: Costa Rica (UTC-06:00) and Colombia (UTC-05:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: Costa Rica to Colombia

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

From

Costa Rica

Colombia

Costa Rica exit code: 00Colombia calling code: +57Time difference: 1h destination ahead

For dialing this route, callers in Costa Rica usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +57 before the local Colombia number.

Costa Rica's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC-06:00, while Colombia's is UTC-05:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.

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.

Colombia dialing details

Colombia is represented here by CO/COL, Bogotá, South America, about 53M people, Colombian peso ($), and primary language context of Spanish.

Destination calling code: +57. Destination time zones: UTC-05:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

Costa Rica to Colombia call planning

This route combines Costa Rica's outbound dialing rules with Colombia's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 57 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.

Destination market: Colombia is in South America, with Bogotá as a main administrative center. Calls from Costa Rica may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 53M. Primary language context: Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Colombian peso ($).

Route context: Costa Rica is listed in Central America with a population of about 5.3M; Colombia is listed in South America with about 53M. The route has shared language overlap in Spanish. Currency context also changes across the route: Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica and Colombian peso ($) in Colombia.

From Costa Rica, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +57, then the Colombia local number.San José to Bogotá has a 1h destination ahead time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Costa Rica and Colombia share Spanish, which can make customer-support or family calls easier to coordinate.For Colombia, 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 Colombia

22 Locations

City / Region	Area Code	Full Dialing Pattern
Armenia	57-6	+57-6 [local number]
Barranquilla	57-5	+57-5 [local number]
Bogota	57-1	+57-1 [local number]
Bucaramanga	57-7	+57-7 [local number]
Cali	57-2	+57-2 [local number]
Cartagena	57-5	+57-5 [local number]
Cucuta	57-7	+57-7 [local number]
Ibague	57-8	+57-8 [local number]
Manizales	57-6	+57-6 [local number]
Medellin	57-4	+57-4 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Comcel	57-310	+57-310 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Comcel	57-311	+57-311 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Comcel	57-312	+57-312 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Movistar	57-315	+57-315 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Movistar	57-316	+57-316 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Ola	57-300	+57-300 [local number]
Mobile Phones - Ola	57-301	+57-301 [local number]
Neiva	57-8	+57-8 [local number]
Palmira	57-2	+57-2 [local number]
Pereira	57-6	+57-6 [local number]
Santa Marta	57-5	+57-5 [local number]
Villavicencio	57-8	+57-8 [local number]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.