How do I call Costa Rica from South Africa?

To call Costa Rica from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +506, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 8312 3456, you would dial: 00 506 8312 3456.

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

The country calling code for Costa Rica is +506. To call Costa Rica from South Africa, dial +506 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Costa Rica in?

Costa Rica is in the UTC-06:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Costa Rica?

The official currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican colón (₡). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Costa Rica?

The capital city of Costa Rica is San José. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

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

To make affordable calls to Costa Rica from South Africa, use CallTuv's browser-based calling service. Simply dial +506 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 Costa Rica when calling from South Africa?

CallTuv offers competitive rates for calls to Costa Rica from South Africa. 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 Costa Rica from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 8h destination behind. A practical window in South Africa is 17:00-23:59 and 00:00-02:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Costa Rica.

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How to Call Costa Rica from South Africa

Calling Costa Rica from South Africa: 00 506 [local number].

Costa Rica Country Code: +506

ISO: CR

CRI

Quick answer

To call Costa Rica from South Africa, 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 South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

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

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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International Dialing Format

005068312 3456

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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+5068312 3456

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Calling Costa Rica from South Africa: 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

Your time

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Costa Rica

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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: South Africa to Costa Rica

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 506 8312 3456

Capital Time Difference

8h destination behind

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

17:00-23:59 and 00:00-02:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Costa Rican colón (₡)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Costa Rica (Spanish).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Costa Rica (UTC-06:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Costa Rica

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

From

South Africa

Costa Rica

South Africa exit code: 00Costa Rica calling code: +506Time difference: 8h destination behind

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +506 before the local Costa Rica number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Costa Rica's is UTC-06:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 17:00-23:59 or 00:00-02:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Costa Rica dialing details

Costa Rica is represented here by CR/CRI, San José, Central America, about 5.3M people, Costa Rican colón (₡), and primary language context of Spanish.

Destination calling code: +506. Destination time zones: UTC-06:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.

South Africa to Costa Rica call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Costa Rica's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 8h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 17:00-23:59 or 00:00-02:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 506 local number. Business-hour window: 17:00-23:59 or 00:00-02:00. Time relationship: 8h destination behind.

Destination market: Costa Rica is in Central America, with San José as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 5.3M. Primary language context: Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Costa Rican colón (₡).

Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Costa Rica is listed in Central America with about 5.3M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Costa Rica (Spanish). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Costa Rican colón (₡) in Costa Rica.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +506, then the Costa Rica local number.Pretoria to San José has a 8h destination behind time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Costa Rica language context: Spanish. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Costa Rica, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

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