What number do I dial to call Costa Rica from Germany?
Dial 00, then 506, then digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format. For example: 00 506 345 6789.
International dialing guide
Call Costa Rica from Germany
Calling Costa Rica from Germany follows a standard international format: dial the Germany exit code, then Costa Rica's country code, then the local destination number.
Dial +506 numbers and any other international number from Qubicall.
Quick answer
How to dial: 00 + 506 + digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format
Example: 00 506 345 6789
If the saved contact starts with +, replace 00 with + on mobile. For manual dialing from landlines in Germany, use 00.
Core calling info
- Destination country code
- Costa Rica: +506
- Origin exit code
- Germany: 00
- Average call costs
- Landline about $0.190/min. Mobile about $0.230/min.
Time zone difference
Costa Rica and Germany can have different local times, and offsets may change with daylight saving time. Check the destination city time before placing important calls.
Best calling window is usually business hours in Costa Rica, or early evening if you are calling family and friends.
Time zones vary by city, state, and daylight saving rules. Use destination local time before urgent calls.
How to Call Costa Rica from Germany
Use this sequence when dialing from a phone keypad, calling card, or VoIP dialer that expects international access codes. It works for normal landline and mobile formats as long as the final local number is valid.
- Dial 00, the international exit code for Germany.
- Dial 506, the country code for Costa Rica.
- Enter digitdigitdigit digitdigitdigitdigit local format. Remove any domestic trunk prefix when required, such as a leading 0 on many European numbers.
- Check the full number before calling. Example: 00 506 345 6789.
Number format notes
International numbers work best when saved in E.164 style, meaning +506 followed by the national significant number. From a mobile phone, that usually lets you tap the saved contact from any country without changing the prefix. From a landline or office phone in Germany, the manual version is 00 before 506.
If the Costa Rica number was written for local use, check whether it includes a domestic trunk prefix. Many countries write landlines with a leading 0 for local calls, but that 0 is normally removed after the country code. North American numbers are different: keep the 3-digit area code and 7-digit subscriber number after country code 1.
Costs can differ between landlines and mobiles because carriers route those calls differently. If a number has moved between providers or uses a special service prefix, the billed rate can differ from a normal city landline. For predictable spend, check the country rate before long calls and confirm whether the number is landline, mobile, or premium.
Area codes in Costa Rica
Area codes below show common city examples. For international dialing, use the code shown in the table after +506 and before the local subscriber number.
| City | Area code | Dial example |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica landline | 506 | 00 506 345 6789 |
| Costa Rica mobile | 506 | 00 506 7777 7777 |
| International format | 506 | 00 506 345 6789 |
FAQ
What time is it in Costa Rica when it's 9am in Germany?
When it is 9:00 AM in Germany, the time in Costa Rica depends on the exact cities and daylight saving rules. Use live local time for the destination before calling.
How much does it cost to call Costa Rica from Germany?
On Qubicall, guide rates for Costa Rica are about $0.190/min to landlines and $0.230/min to mobiles. Final cost depends on destination number type and current rate table.