How to Call Costa Rica from United States
Calling Costa Rica from United States: 011 506 [local number].
Costa Rica Country Code: +506
Quick answer
To call Costa Rica from United States, dial 011, then 506, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 011 506 8312 3456. Calls cost from ~$0.11 per minute with CallTuv.
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Dialing format
011 506 8312 3456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Exit code
011
United States's international dialing prefix
Country code
+506
Costa Rica's international calling code
Local number
8312 3456
Enter the local number without the country code
Browser format
+506 8312 3456
Use this format inside CallTuv
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 United States
Dial the exit code for United States
Start by dialing 011 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for United States.
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: 011 506 [local number] - For example: 011 506 612 345 678
HOW TO CALL
International Dialing Format
CallTuv Format
No apps needed • Works in browser
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Calling Code
+506
Cost to Call Costa Rica
~$0.11/min landline, ~$0.25/min mobile
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
Your time
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Costa Rica
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Costa Rica is --
Exit Code in United States
011 (dial 011 (or + from mobile))
Route Dialing Pattern
011 506 8312 3456
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
03:00-12:00
International Calling to Costa Rica: FAQs
How do I call Costa Rica from United States?
To call Costa Rica from United States, dial the exit code 011, followed by the country code +506, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 8312 3456, you would dial: 011 506 8312 3456.
What is the country calling code for Costa Rica when calling from United States?
The country calling code for Costa Rica is +506. To call Costa Rica from United States, dial +506 followed by the local phone number.
How do I make cheap calls to Costa Rica when calling from United States?
To make affordable calls to Costa Rica from United States, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +506 followed by the local number. No app download required, and calls start at ~$0.11 per minute.
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica when calling from United States?
Calls to Costa Rica cost ~$0.11 per minute to landlines and ~$0.25 per minute to mobiles with CallTuv, billed per minute with no subscription.View rates for Costa Rica →
Can I use + instead of the exit code when calling Costa Rica?
Yes. On mobile phones and in CallTuv, you can usually use +506 instead of dialing 011 506. The plus sign replaces the international exit code.
Should I remove leading zeros from Costa Rica phone numbers?
In most international dialing formats, remove the trunk prefix or leading zero before the local Costa Rica number, then dial +506. If the dialer shows a formatting warning, follow the corrected format before calling.
What is the best time to call Costa Rica from United States?
The capital-to-capital time gap is 6h destination ahead. A practical window in United States is 03:00-12:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Costa Rica.
