How to Call Costa Rica from Germany
Costa Rica Country Code: +506
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica - whether you’re calling San José or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Costa Rica from Germany
Dial the exit code for Germany
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Germany.
Add Costa Rica's country code
Dial the country code +506 for Costa Rica.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Costa Rica (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 506 [local number] - For example: 00 506 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+506
Capital of Costa Rica
San José
Region
Americas (Central America)
Currency of Costa Rica
Costa Rican colón (₡)
Costa Rica Time Zones
UTC-06:00
Costa Rica at a Glance
Costa Rica, located in Central America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, San José, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 5.3M.
The official currency is the Costa Rican colón (₡). When calling Costa Rica, the country code is +506. The country observes the UTC-06:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Spanish.