How to Call
Nicaragua (+505)
Dialing the United States to Nicaragua runs on the +505 country code. With Intercalling you drop the prefixes and the installs, then ring Nicaragua from any browser tab at a low per minute rate.
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How to Dial Nicaragua from the USA
Nicaragua runs on a straightforward 8-digit numbering plan. You will not dial any separate city codes, since those digits sit inside the number itself.
Exit Code
Punch in 011 when you are on a US landline.
(From a mobile or VoIP line, the + sign is all you need)
Country Code (+505)
Add 505 next. That hands your call off to Nicaragua's telecom network.
8-Digit Number
Finish with the complete 8-digit subscriber number.
Example: 22xx-xxxx (Landline) or 8xxx-xxxx (Mobile)
Reading the 8-Digit Format
Nicaragua merged its phone system into one plan years back, so every number carries 8 digits. The opening digit tells you what kind of line you are reaching.
City Prefixes at a Glance
There are no standalone area codes, yet landlines in a given city tend to open with the same digits shown here.
| City | Type | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | Landline | 22xx... |
| Leon | Landline | 23xx... |
| Chinandega | Landline | 23xx... |
| Masaya | Landline | 25xx... |
| Granada | Landline | 25xx... |
| City | Type | Starts With |
|---|---|---|
| Rivas | Landline | 25xx... |
| Esteli | Landline | 27xx... |
| Matagalpa | Landline | 27xx... |
| Jinotega | Landline | 27xx... |
| Bluefields | Landline | 25xx... |
Reaching Nicaraguan Mobiles
Mobile lines also run 8 digits, and they usually kick off with a 5, 7, or 8.
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Going through a traditional carrier to reach Nicaragua can run north of $0.50/minute. Intercalling routes your call over VoIP to skip those charges, so reaching family in Managua or business partners in Esteli costs only pennies a minute.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country code does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua's calling code is +505. Dial it right after your exit code (011 in the US) to get connected.
How do I reach a Nicaraguan cell phone?
Enter +505 and then the 8-digit mobile number. Nicaraguan mobiles generally begin with 5, 7, or 8 (for example, +505 8xxx xxxx).
Does Nicaragua have area codes?
Nicaragua runs a single 8-digit numbering plan. No separate area codes get dialed, though landlines in a region commonly share the same opening digits (Managua landlines, for instance, often start with 22).
Is there a way to call Nicaragua for free?
New users get a free trial to check the call quality first. From there, our per minute rates to Nicaragua sit among the lowest around, well below what traditional carriers charge.
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