Nicaragua
Phone Code is +505
Ringing Managua, Granada, or León? Nicaragua sits on the country code +505, and Intercalling connects you to any Claro or Tigo line for just a few cents a minute. Dial straight from your browser, pay only for the minutes you use, and skip every roaming charge.
Dialing Nicaragua in Three Steps
The Nicaraguan plan keeps things short at 8 digits, so there are no fiddly city codes to memorize.
Exit Code
Begin with the exit code for where you are.
011 (USA/Canada)
00 (UK/Europe)
Country Code (+505)
Dial +505, which routes your call onto the Nicaraguan network.
8-Digit Number
Type in the full 8-digit local number.Landlines open with 2, while mobiles begin with 5, 7, or 8.
The Numbering Plan in Plain Terms
Nicaragua moved to an 8-digit plan back in 2009, so a standalone area code is never required. Instead, the first digit of those eight numbers tells you the region.
Landline Prefixes by Region
Separate area codes do not exist here, yet landlines in each part of the country tend to lead with the digits below.
| City | Region | Prefix |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | Managua | 22xx-xxxx |
| León | León | 231x-xxxx |
| Chinandega | Chinandega | 234x-xxxx |
| Granada | Granada | 255x-xxxx |
| Masaya | Masaya | 252x-xxxx |
| City | Region | Prefix |
|---|---|---|
| Estelà | Estelà | 271x-xxxx |
| Matagalpa | Matagalpa | 277x-xxxx |
| Jinotega | Jinotega | 278x-xxxx |
| Rivas | Rivas | 256x-xxxx |
| Bluefields | RAAS | 257x-xxxx |
Mobile Prefixes by Carrier
The opening digit of the 8-digit number tells you whether a mobile sits on Tigo or Claro.
Low Per Minute Rates to Nicaragua
And Zero Roaming Fees
Whether it is family in Managua or a supplier in Chinandega, Intercalling carries your call over premium VoIP routes at a clear per minute price, with the audio coming through crisp every time.
- Routes straight onto the Claro and Tigo networks
- Nothing to install, and no SIM card required
- Reach landlines and mobiles for just pennies a minute
- Pay as you go pricing with no monthly contract
Low Rates
Pay a fraction of what the usual international carriers charge per minute.
Nationwide
Connect to any Nicaraguan number, whether on the Pacific side or the Atlantic coast.
Secure
Every call is encrypted, so your conversations stay between you and the other party.
Instant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Nicaragua?
Nicaragua answers on +505. Enter it right after your own exit code, which is 011 from the US and 00 across Europe.
How many digits are in a Nicaragua phone number?
They are always 8 digits. No separate area code applies, since the region is baked into those eight digits.
How do I call a mobile phone in Nicaragua?
Key in +505 and then the 8-digit mobile number. Mobiles usually open with 5, 7, or 8, for example +505 8xxx xxxx.
Can I call Nicaragua for free?
New users get a free trial to hear the line quality for themselves. After that, calls to Nicaragua run at some of the cheapest per minute rates around.
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