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Country Code for Costa Rica: +506

Americas

+506

Dialing Code

CR

ISO2

CRI

ISO3

CRC

Costa Rican Colón

UTC-6

Timezone

Feb 28, 2026, 04:33 PM

Current Time

About Costa Rica Phone Codes

This page provides comprehensive information about Costa Rica's international dialing system, helping you make seamless phone calls to and from this destination.

The country code for Costa Rica is +506, which is essential for making international calls to Costa Rica. Our guide includes detailed dialing instructions, practical examples from major countries, and helpful tips to ensure your calls connect successfully. Whether you're calling for business, staying in touch with family, or making travel arrangements, you'll find all the country code information you need right here.

Beyond the primary phone code, we also provide useful details such as Costa Rica ISO country code (CR) CRI, local currency Costa Rican Colón (₡), time zone information (UTC-6), and step-by-step dialing instructions to make your international calling experience as smooth as possible towards Costa Rica.

How to Call Costa Rica

International Format: +506 XXXX XXXX

  1. 1Dial your country's international access code (usually 00 or +)
  2. 2Dial the Costa Rica country code: +506
  3. 3Dial the area code and phone number (8-9 digits total)

Examples from Popular Countries dialing to Costa Rica

From United States:

011 506 2222 1234

From United Kingdom:

00 506 2222 1234

From Panama:

00 506 2222 1234

CR Emergency Numbers
Child safety helpline

Report bullying or get support

PANI – Patronato Nacional de la Infancia

Costa Rica's national child welfare agency (PANI) operates a 24/7 helpline for reporting child abuse and accessing protection services.

View all child safety helplines

Carriers in Costa Rica

Need to connect in Costa Rica? These telecommunication providers serve the country. Kolbi, Movistar Costa Rica and Claro Costa Rica are the leading providers, offering competitive rates for local and international calls. International visitors can often find special short-term plans tailored to their needs.

Did you know?

Costa Rica only opened its telecom market to private competition in 2011; before that, the state-owned ICE had a monopoly on all phone services.

Costa Rica's main city phone codes

CityPhone Code
San José+506 2222
Cartago+506 2551
Alajuela+506 2430
Heredia+506 2261
Puntarenas+506 2661
Limón+506 2758
Liberia+506 2666
Pérez Zeledón+506 2771
Desamparados+506 2253
Pococí+506 2760
Curridabat+506 2253
Goicoechea+506 2253
Osa+506 2788
Aguirre+506 2779
Golfito+506 2775

Note: These are the main area codes for major cities in Costa Rica. When calling from abroad, dial the international access code, then +506, then the city code (without the + symbol), followed by the local number.