How to call Nicaragua
- From mobile
- +505 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 505 xxxx xxxx
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How to call Nicaragua from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Nicaragua from abroad
How to make a call to Nicaragua from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Exit code
- 505Country code of Nicaragua
- xxxx xxxxThe 8-digit number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
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Before you call Nicaragua
Landlines start with 2
How to call Nicaragua number that starts with 2: dial the 2 straight after +505.
- +505Nicaragua
- 2xxx xxxxlandline
Mobiles start with 5 to 8
A mobile takes the same +505 as a landline.
- Starts with 5+505 5xxx xxxx
- Starts with 6+505 6xxx xxxx
- Starts with 7+505 7xxx xxxx
- Starts with 8+505 8xxx xxxx
00 or 011 before 505
How to call to Nicaragua depends on where you call from. A mobile with + needs no exit code.
- Most countries00 505
- US and Canada011 505
How Nicaragua phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Nicaragua number has 8 digits after +505
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. One prefix covers the whole country; there is no separate area code
- Mobiles
- Starts with 5, 6, 7, or 8
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 1800
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When to call Nicaragua
The time now in Nicaragua, and the best hours to call. Nicaragua keeps the same clock all year, so the time difference to your country changes only when your clocks change.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Nicaragua
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec8Immaculate ConceptionTuesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar25Maundy ThursdayThursday
- Mar26Good FridayFriday
- May1Labor DaySaturday
Why a call to Nicaragua fails
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Nicaragua, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
The number does not take calls from abroad
Toll-free numbers that start with 1800 are for calls inside Nicaragua. They often cannot be reached from outside the country.
Questions
How do I call Nicaragua from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 505 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 505?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Nicaragua mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +505, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Nicaragua not go through?
The usual causes: the exit code is wrong for your country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Nicaragua now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nicaragua. Most of Nicaragua keeps the time of Managua. Nicaragua has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Nicaragua?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Nicaragua. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make a free call to Nicaragua, even to a Nicaragua mobile number?
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 I type +505 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 505 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Nicaragua?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Nicaragua needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Nicaragua?
Dial your exit code, then 505 and the 8-digit number
How do you call Nicaragua from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Can I make an online call to Nicaragua, or an internet call to a Nicaragua number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Nicaragua needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Nicaragua?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Nicaragua. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call