How to call the USA from Costa Rica
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Costa Rica
How to make a call to the USA from Costa Rica: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Keep all 10 digits: the area code comes first, right after 1.
- 00Costa Rica exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Save USA contacts with +1
For calling the USA cell phones, save the number as +1 and 10 digits. A US number saved this way dials from any mobile in Costa Rica.
- +plus
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxx10 digits
Call a USA toll free number
Dial a toll free number as 00 1 and its 10 digits. Some numbers do not take calls from abroad.
- Dial 00 1
- Dial the 10 digits
Pick the area code of the city
Each city takes its own code right after 1, then 7 digits.
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 281
- Los Angeles00 1 213
Calling the USA from Costa Rica without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Costa Rica charge up to $0.36/min. Claro and Liberty include calls to the USA in their plans, and kölbi does not.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | |
 | $0.36 |
 | $0.14 |
 | $0.29 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves in March and November, when the USA changes to or from daylight saving time.
- Time difference
- March to November: 2 hours ahead of Costa Rica
- November to March: 1 hour ahead of Costa Rica
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA fails
Kölbi postpaid bills the first minute in full
On Kölbi postpaid MIDA calls, the first minute is the minimum charge. After the first minute, Kölbi bills each extra second. Check the per-minute rate before you place a short call.
Kölbi, MIDA llamadas internacionalesKölbi postpaid needs international access
A Kölbi postpaid line can make international calls only when international access is on. If your line has it off, enable it before you call. Kölbi provides the activation through *888#.
Kölbi, Facilidades adicionalesFrom any country, a call to the USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Costa Rica on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Costa Rica
Are calls to the USA included in Costa Rica phone plans?
On some plans. Claro includes calls to the USA in its plans. Liberty charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does Claro include calls to the USA?
Yes. Claro includes calls to the USA with Conexión 6.2
Does Liberty include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 60 minutes. Liberty includes 60 minutes to the USA with Pack USA/Canadá Mes
How much does kölbi charge to call the USA?
kölbi charges $0.14 a minute to a landline in the USA and $0.14 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call the USA from Costa Rica?
Nothing extra on Conexión 6.2. Without such a plan, carriers in Costa Rica charge up to $0.36 a minute. Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute, with no plan
How to call New York City from Costa Rica?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How do I call the USA from Costa Rica for free? Is there a free call to the USA?
Only on Conexión 6.2, or app to app. With any other plan, or from a laptop, Suparelay calls the USA from your browser for cents a minute
How to call the USA from Costa Rica on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Costa Rica?
From a landline in Costa Rica, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 2 hours ahead of Costa Rica. November to March: 1 hour ahead of Costa Rica