Network & carriers
Costa Rica's telecom market is regulated by SUTEL, with Kolbi (state-owned ICE), Claro, and Movistar as the major carriers.
+506 · CR · UTC-6
Costa Rica
Country Code & Virtual Numbers
Costa Rica's +506 code covers a Central American market known for high mobile penetration and telecom stability. Capital: San José · Business hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM EST.
// The Basics
What is the +506 country code?
Costa Rica's international dialing code is assigned by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and used for every call placed from outside the country.
Numbering format
Costa Rican numbers are 8 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code.
Calling culture
Costa Rican business culture ('Pura Vida') values warmth, patience, and relationship-building — a relaxed, friendly tone is typical even in business settings.
Did you know
Costa Rica's state-owned ICE, operating as Kolbi, has historically held a central role in the country's telecom infrastructure since well before market liberalization.
// Quick Facts
A quick read on Costa Rica numbers.
Costa Rican numbers are a flat 8 digits, dialed the same way domestically and internationally beyond the country code. Rozper stores and dials contacts in full E.164 format automatically, so you never have to think about the formatting.
Want to call Costa Rica from abroad? Dial your local exit code, then 506, then the local number.
Best time to call Costa Rica from the US
Costa Rica is on UTC-6 · Business hours = – EST · Mon–Fri
// Why a Virtual Number
Why get a Costa Rica virtual number?
A +506 virtual number gives your business instant local presence in Costa Rica — without the overhead.
Local caller ID in Costa Rica
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Frequently Asked
Costa Rica questions answered.
Answers about Costa Rica's SUTEL-regulated carriers, relaxed business culture, and getting a local +506 virtual number.
The international dialing code for Costa Rica is +506. When calling from the US, dial 011 + 506 + the local number. Rozper handles this automatically.
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