🇨🇷 → 🇳🇮 Costa Rica to Nicaragua Calling Guide

Call Nicaragua
Country Code +505

From Costa Rica to Nicaragua, the country code is +505. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Nicaragua from any browser tab.

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How to Call Nicaragua from Costa Rica

Calling Nicaragua is simple. Use the international prefix or the plus sign, then the country code +505 and the recipient's full number.

1

Costa Rica Exit Code

From Costa Rica you can dial the international prefix 00 before the country code, or use the plus sign (+) on mobile and VoIP clients.

2

Nicaragua Country Code (+505)

Dial +505 to reach Nicaragua. This connects your call into the Nicaraguan national network.

3

Full Local Number

After +505 dial the recipient's full local number. When in doubt, copy the number exactly as provided by the contact or directory.

Dialing Examples

Use the plus sign for the easiest international dialing from mobile or web. From a Costa Rica landline you can also dial the international prefix 00.

Landline (Example)
+505 2222 1234
Mobile (Example)
+505 8xxx 1234
Use the full mobile number provided by your contact.

Nicaragua Number Format

Nicaragua uses the country code +505. Dial the complete local number after the country code. There are no extra carrier selection codes for international calls.

Landlines

Landline numbers are dialed directly after +505. If you are unsure of the exact grouping, copy the number as given by the recipient.

+505 2222 1234

Mobile Numbers

Mobile prefixes vary. Always dial +505 followed by the full mobile number. Web calling via StartACall handles formatting and connection for you.

+505 8xxx 1234
Mobile Numbers

Calling Mobile Phones in Nicaragua

When calling a mobile phone in Nicaragua, dial +505 and then the complete mobile number. StartACall connects directly to both mobile and landline networks.

No Domestic Carrier Codes Required

You do not need to insert any domestic carrier selection codes when calling from Costa Rica. Use +505 and the full number.

+505 8xxx 1234

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Nicaragua?

The country calling code for Nicaragua is +505. Use this before the local number when dialing from Costa Rica.

Do I need to dial an area code when calling from Costa Rica?

No. Dial +505 followed by the full local number. There is no additional domestic carrier code for international dialing.

Can I call both mobile and landline numbers in Nicaragua?

Yes. StartACall supports calls to mobile phones and landlines in Nicaragua directly from your browser.

Do I need to install an app to make calls?

No. StartACall works in modern browsers. Log in and start calling without downloads or installs.

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Calling Nicaragua from Costa Rica: what to know

Nicaragua answers on the country code +505, with the capital in Managua and most business concentrated around Managua and Mobile. The working language for business is Spanish, and local offices generally keep hours of 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

From Costa Rica the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +505 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Most mobiles in Nicaragua sit on operators such as Claro, Tigo. Nicaragua uses a closed 8 digit plan; mobiles begin with 5, 7 or 8.

Nicaragua runs on UTC minus 6, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Nicaragua from Costa Rica

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of Costa Rica. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +505

    +505 routes the call to Nicaragua.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Managua that means including the area code landline starts 2.

Best time to call Nicaragua

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up.

Costa Rica clock (UTC minus 6)
09:00 to 17:00
Nicaragua clock (UTC minus 6)
09:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Nicaragua are within normal working hours.

Rates to Nicaragua (+505)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$1.4818$14.82
Landline$1.2911$12.91

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Nicaragua from Costa Rica?+

Dial 00 then +505 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Nicaragua?+

The country code for Nicaragua is +505. Managua uses the area code landline starts 2.

What is the best time to call Nicaragua?+

You share the same clock, so any working hour lines up. Calling between 09:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Nicaragua during its working day (09:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Nicaragua?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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