How to call Costa Rica from Canada
- From mobile
- +506 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 506 xxxx xxxx
From $0.07/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Costa Rica from Canada
How to make a call to Costa Rica from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Costa Rican number is an 8-digit number, so you dial 8 digits after the country code.
- Landline011 506
- Mobile+506
- 011Canada exit code
- 506Country code of Costa Rica
- xxxx xxxxThe number
- From a mobile: +506 xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +506 2000 0000
- Mobile
- +506 2000 0000
- Landline
- 011 506 2000 0000
Before you call Costa Rica
Dial 8 digits after 011 506
Calling Costa Rica cell phones and landlines takes the same 8 digits, with no area code to add.
- 011exit
- 506Costa Rica
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Type + on your mobile
How do I call Costa Rica from Canada on a mobile? Type + and the phone adds the exit code, so you never dial 011.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 506
- Dial the 8 digits
Calling Costa Rica from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Costa Rica for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Costa Rica in a plan, so each one needs a saver add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 34× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.14 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.049 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.07 + tax with plan |
Want to call Costa Rica?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Costa Rica
The time now in Costa Rica, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes when Canadian clocks move in March and November, because Costa Rica keeps the same time all year.
- Time difference
- March to November: 2 hours behind Toronto
- November to March: 1 hour behind Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Costa Rica fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Costa Rica also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Costa Rica from Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +506, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Costa Rica included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Costa Rica in a plan
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
Do I need to dial 011 to call Costa Rica?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 506. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +506 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 506 and the number
Can I call Costa Rica on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 506 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Costa Rica
Why isn't my call going through to Costa Rica?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to Costa Rica: how to call Costa Rica from Canada for free?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call Costa Rica from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Costa Rica without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Costa Rica landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 506, then the number
When is the best time to call Costa Rica?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Costa Rica. March to November: 2 hours behind Toronto. November to March: 1 hour behind Toronto
How to make an international call to Costa Rica?
Dial 011 506, then the number. From a mobile, +506 works too
How to call Costa Rica toll free number from Canada?
Dial 011 506, then the number. From a mobile, +506 works too