🇳🇮 USA to Nicaragua Calling Guide

Call Nicaragua
Country Code +505

From United States 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 USA

Dialing Nicaragua is simple. Use the country code +505 and the local 8-digit number. StartACall lets you do this directly from your browser.

1

US Exit Code

Dial 011. This is the standard exit code for calls from the USA.
(On mobile or in-browser VoIP, you can just start with +)

2

Nicaragua Code (+505)

Dial +505 to connect to Nicaragua.

3

Local Number

Dial the local 8-digit number. There are no additional city trunk codes when calling from outside Nicaragua. Tip: Save numbers in international format +505XXXXXXXX

Dialing Examples

International calls to Nicaragua require only the country code then the local number. No carrier codes or extra prefixes needed.

Landline (Managua)
+505 2222 2222
Mobile
+505 8712 3456
Nicaraguan numbers are typically 8 digits for both mobile and landline

Nicaragua Number Format

Common cities and typical number format. International callers use +505 and the 8-digit national number.

City Region Format
Managua Central 8-digit
León Northwest 8-digit
Granada South 8-digit
Masaya Central 8-digit
Matagalpa North Central 8-digit
City Region Format
Estelí North 8-digit
Bluefields Caribbean Coast 8-digit
Chinandega Northwest 8-digit
Jinotega North Central 8-digit
Rivas Southwest 8-digit
Mobile Numbers

8-Digit Numbering

Nicaragua uses a national 8-digit numbering plan. Both mobile and landlines use 8 digits so international dialing is consistent.

One Format for All

Most numbers in Nicaragua are 8 digits long. To call from abroad, use +505 followed by the full 8-digit number. There are no separate city trunk codes for international calls.

+505 1234 5678

No Carrier Codes

When calling from the USA, you do not need to dial any local carrier selection codes. Use +505 then the 8-digit number and you are connected.

Local carrier code Just dial +505

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Nicaragua?

The country calling code for Nicaragua is +505. Dial this followed by the 8-digit local number.

Do I need to dial a city code?

No. Nicaragua uses an 8-digit national plan. When calling from the USA, just dial +505 and then the 8-digit number.

Can I call mobile numbers?

Yes. Mobile and landline numbers in Nicaragua are dialed the same way internationally: +505 followed by the 8-digit number.

Do I need to install an app to use StartACall?

No. StartACall works entirely in the web browser. Sign up, add credit if needed, and call immediately from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.

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Calling Nicaragua from United States: 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 United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 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 United States 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 United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. 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

The destination is 1 hour behind you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
10:00 to 17:00
Nicaragua clock (UTC minus 6)
09:00 to 16:00

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 United States?+

Dial 011 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?+

The destination is 1 hour behind you. Calling between 10:00 to 17:00 your time reaches Nicaragua during its working day (09:00 to 16:00 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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