🇨🇷 → 🇳🇮 Costa Rica to Nicaragua Rates and Dialing

Call Nicaragua
Country Code +505

Calling Nicaragua from Costa Rica runs on the country code +505. Intercalling lets you dial it from any browser tab at low per minute rates, with no codes to memorize and nothing to install.

How pricing works

  • Outbound: Pay as you go per minute, no dedicated number needed.
  • Inbound: Add a US/Canada digital number for $2.14 to $5/month.
  • No apps: Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.

Pricing at a glance: Nicaragua

  • Outbound calling: Connect worldwide right away at low per minute rates. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: Receiving calls in your browser needs a unique US or Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works straight inside Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
How to Dial
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How to Call Nicaragua from Costa Rica

Reaching Nicaragua takes three steps. Start with the international prefix or a plus sign, add the country code +505, then the full number of the person you are calling.

1

Costa Rica Exit Code

On a Costa Rica line, lead with the international prefix 00 ahead of the country code, or just tap the plus sign (+) on mobile and VoIP apps.

2

Nicaragua Country Code (+505)

Enter +505 to point your call at Nicaragua. That code routes you into the country's national network.

3

Full Local Number

Once +505 is in, add the recipient's complete local number. If you are unsure, copy it exactly as your contact or a directory lists it.

Dialing Examples

The plus sign is the simplest way to dial internationally from mobile or web. On a Costa Rica landline you can swap it for the international prefix 00.

Landline (Example)
+505 2222 1234
Mobile (Example)
+505 8xxx 1234
Enter the complete mobile number your contact gives you.

Nicaragua Number Format

Nicaragua sits under the country code +505. Add the full local number right after it. International calls carry no extra carrier selection codes.

Landlines

Landline numbers go in directly after +505. Unsure how the digits group? Copy the number exactly as the recipient shares it.

+505 2222 1234

Mobile Numbers

Mobile prefixes differ from one carrier to another. Always start with +505 and follow it with the full mobile number. Intercalling handles the formatting and the connection over the web.

+505 8xxx 1234
Mobile Numbers

Calling Mobile Phones in Nicaragua

To ring a Nicaraguan mobile, enter +505 and then the full mobile number. Intercalling links straight into both mobile and landline networks at the same low rate.

No Domestic Carrier Codes Required

There is no need to add domestic carrier selection codes when you call from Costa Rica. Just use +505 and the complete number.

+505 8xxx 1234

Browser Calling

Intercalling runs in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. Place calls from your laptop or phone browser with nothing to install.

Direct browser to PSTN connection

Call Nicaragua from Costa Rica from your browser

Intercalling connects WebRTC to the PSTN, so any Nicaraguan number is reachable right in your browser at a clear per minute rate. Setup is fast, there is nothing to download, and the telephony features scale for individuals and businesses alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's country calling code is +505. Place it ahead of the local number whenever you dial from Costa Rica.

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

No. Enter +505 and then the full local number. International dialing adds no extra domestic carrier code.

Can I call both mobile and landline numbers in Nicaragua?

Yes. Intercalling reaches Nicaraguan mobiles and landlines alike, all from your browser.

Do I need to install an app to make calls?

No. Intercalling runs in modern browsers. Sign in and start dialing with no 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. Intercalling 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$1.3340$13.34
Landline$1.1624$11.62

Rates as of 2026-07-05, 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 Intercalling 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. Intercalling 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 Intercalling calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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