How to call Costa Rica from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Costa Rica from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Costa Rican numbers have 8 digits, so you dial 011 506 and then 8 digits.
- 011The US 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 a toll free number from the US
A Costa Rica toll free number from the US dials like any other number. If the call fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
- 011exit
- 506Costa Rica
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Save Costa Rican contacts with +506
Calling Costa Rica cell phones works the same way: a number saved with +506 works from a US mobile at home and when you travel.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 506
- Dial the 8 digit number
Calling Costa Rica from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Costa Rica for $0.07/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Costa Rica in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 57× cheaper | $0.07 landline$0.14 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax |
 | $3.00 + tax |
 | $1.99 + tax |
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 to New York changes because the US moves its clocks and Costa Rica does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 2 hours behind New York
- November to March: 1 hour behind New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Costa Rica fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 do I call Costa Rica from the US cell phone or mobile?
Dial +506, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Costa Rica included in the US phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Costa Rica in a plan
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica from the US?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 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
How to call to Costa Rica from the US 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 do you call Costa Rica from the US 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 the US?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 506, then the number
How do I make an international call to Costa Rica?
Dial 011 506, then the number. From a mobile, +506 works too
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 New York. November to March: 1 hour behind New York