Costa Rica Dialing Code (+506)
The country calling code for Costa Rica is +506. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Costa Rica from anywhere.
Type a local Costa Rica phone number to see its international form.
Note Costa Rica uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix — dial all digits and prepend +506.
How to dial Costa Rica
The + in +506 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Costa Rica itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Costa Rica dialing reference
| Country calling code | +506 |
| ISO country code | CR |
| Region | Americas |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Exit / IDD code (from Costa Rica) | 00 |
| Example number | 2123 4567 |
| International format | +506 21234567 |
Calling Costa Rica step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Costa Rica country code 506.
- 03 Add the local number exactly as written — e.g. 21234567.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Costa Rica?
The country calling code for Costa Rica is +506 (ISO code CR). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Costa Rica from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 506 (the Costa Rica country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 506 21234567.
How do I call Costa Rica from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 506, then the local number. For example: 00 506 21234567. On any mobile you can dial +506 21234567 instead.
What is the format of a Costa Rica phone number?
A typical Costa Rica number looks like 2123 4567. Costa Rica uses 8-digit numbers with no trunk prefix — dial all digits and prepend +506.