How to call Nicaragua from the US
- From mobile
- +505 xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 011 505 xxxx xxxx
From $0.55/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Nicaragua from the US
How to make a call to Nicaragua from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Every Nicaraguan number has 8 digits, so 011 505 is always followed by exactly 8 digits.
- Landline011 505
- Mobile+505
- 011The US exit code
- 505Country code of Nicaragua
- xxxx xxxxThe 8-digit number
- From a mobile: +505 xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +505 2123 4567
- Mobile
- +505 2123 4567
- Landline
- 011 505 2123 4567
Before you call Nicaragua
Dial a Nicaraguan number in full
How do I call Nicaragua from the USA? Dial the exit code and the country code, then all 8 digits.
- 011exit
- 505Nicaragua
- xxxx xxxxlocal number
Reach a Nicaraguan toll free number
Make a call to Nicaragua from the USA to a toll free number like any other call, with the full digits.
- Dial 011 505 and the 8 digits
- If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad
Calling Nicaragua cell phones
Calling Nicaragua from the USA on a cell phone works as on a landline. To dial Nicaragua from the USA, type +505 and the 8 digits.
Calling Nicaragua from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Nicaragua for $0.55/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No big US carrier includes Nicaragua in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or bills every minute.
- AT&TInternational Calling
- T-MobileStateside International
- VerizonGlobal Calling
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | $0.55 landline$0.68 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.20 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
Want to call Nicaragua?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Nicaragua
The time now in Nicaragua, and the best hours to call. The time difference changes in March and November because New York moves its clocks and Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua also fails when
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call Nicaragua from a USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +505, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Nicaragua included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Nicaragua in a plan
How much does it cost to call Nicaragua from the USA?
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 Nicaragua?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 505. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +505 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 505 and the 8-digit number
Can I call Nicaragua on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 505 and the 8-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Nicaragua
Why isn't my call going through to Nicaragua?
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 Nicaragua: how to call Nicaragua from the USA 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 Nicaragua from the USA on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Nicaragua without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Nicaragua landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 505, then the 8-digit number
International call to Nicaragua: how to dial Nicaragua from the USA?
Dial 011 505, then the 8-digit number. From a mobile, +505 works too
When is the best time to call Nicaragua?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Nicaragua. March to November: 2 hours behind New York. November to March: 1 hour behind New York