Nicaragua +505
To call Nicaragua from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 505, then the local number. In full: +505 8123 4567.
The country calling code for Nicaragua is +505. A number starting +505 or 00505 is a call to or from Nicaragua. From abroad: +505 8123 4567.
To call Nicaragua from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 505, then the local number as is. The +505 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Nicaragua from abroad
011 505 8123 456700 505 8123 45670011 505 8123 4567+505 8123 45678123 4567 is a real-format Nicaragua mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Nicaragua area codes
In Nicaragua, landlines usually include an area code after +505 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
2123 4567from abroad+505 2123 45678123 4567from abroad+505 8123 4567Landline numbers in Nicaragua have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +505.
Calling abroad from Nicaragua
To call another country from Nicaragua, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Nicaragua to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Nicaragua number in international format is written +505 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Nicaragua
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Nicaragua for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +505?
Nicaragua has the country calling code +505.
How do I call Nicaragua from the United States?
Dial 011, then 505, then the local number as is — for example 011 8123 4567.
What does +505 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Nicaragua. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +505 mobile or landline?
The +505 code identifies the country, not the line type; Nicaragua landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile networks in Nicaragua
2 mobile network operators run their own networks in Nicaragua. The largest is Claro, with about 3.67 million subscribers (Dec 2013). Pick the one with the best coverage where you will spend most of your time.
formerly Enitel
Owned by América Móvil (99.6%)
Owned by Millicom (Atlas Investissement (NJJ) 42.2%)
- 4G/5G frequency bands used in Nicaragua: LTE 1700, LTE 1900. Most recent smartphones cover them; older or regional models may miss some.
Operators, subscriber counts, network codes and switch-off dates: Wikipedia (lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G/3G phase-out, mobile number portability), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Figures come from each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Staying connected in Nicaragua
With 106 mobile subscriptions per 100 people, almost everyone in Nicaragua has a mobile — a WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call is usually the easiest way in. Only 61 % of people use the internet, so a plain phone call may reach more people than an app.
Source: World Bank / ITU World Telecommunication indicators (IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.MLT.MAIN.P2), latest available year.
Free and premium numbers in Nicaragua
+505 1800 1234Free from inside Nicaragua (numbers starting with 1800). From abroad these numbers are often unreachable or charged at the international rate.
Number ranges: ITU-T national numbering plan for Nicaragua via Google libphonenumber.
Costa Rica +506
Honduras +504