How to Call Costa Rica from Mexico
Calling Costa Rica from Mexico: 00 506 [local number].
Costa Rica Country Code: +506
Quick answer
To call Costa Rica from Mexico, dial 00, then 506, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 506 8312 3456.
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Dialing format
00 506 8312 3456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
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 Mexico
Dial the exit code for Mexico
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Mexico.
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 Costa Rica from Mexico: Calling Code, Local Time & More
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
Current time
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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.
Destination Calling Profile: Costa Rica
Population
5.3M
Population Rank
#120 of 230
Language Footprint
Spanish
Time Zone Footprint
UTC-06:00
City/Area Code Coverage
No city-level entries yet
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Costa Rica currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +506.
Route Profile: Mexico to Costa Rica
Exit Code in Mexico
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
Mexico Country Code
+52
Route Dialing Pattern
00 506 8312 3456
Capital Time Difference
2h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
07:00-16:00
Currency Pair
Mexican peso ($) -> Costa Rican colón (₡)
Primary languages: Mexico (Spanish) and Costa Rica (Spanish).
Shared language overlap: Spanish. Primary timezones: Mexico (UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00) and Costa Rica (UTC-06:00).
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