Country code guide

Nicaragua phone number format and +505 country code

Use the 505 country code, written as +505, when calling Nicaragua from another country. This may also be called the country calling code, dial code, phone prefix, or international prefix. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

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International format

+505 + 8-digit national number

+505Country calling code
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Mobile example+505 8123 4567
Landline example+505 2255 9150
Dialing format

How to dial Nicaragua

Start with +505, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.

Country code

+505

Use the 505 country code before the Nicaragua number when calling internationally.

Number format

8-digit national number

Nicaragua uses country code +505 with eight-digit national numbers. Do not add a separate city area code or domestic trunk zero; dial +505 followed by the full number.

Before calling

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Steps

Format the number before checking the rate

These steps work whether you are calling from United States, Canada, Spain, Costa Rica, Honduras or another country.

  • 1

    Start with +505

    Nicaragua uses the 505 country code, written as +505 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.

  • 2

    Add the area or mobile prefix

    Nicaragua uses country code +505 with eight-digit national numbers. Do not add a separate city area code or domestic trunk zero; dial +505 followed by the full number.

  • 3

    Complete the local number

    Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: 8-digit national number.

  • 4

    Check the rate before calling

    Check Nicaragua mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can vary by number type.

Examples

Mobile and landline examples

Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.

Mobile example

+505 8123 4567

Useful when you are calling a Nicaragua mobile number.

Landline example

+505 2255 9150

Useful when you are calling a Nicaragua landline or area-based number.

Number details

What to check before using the 505 country code

Country codes are only one part of an international phone number. Exit codes, area codes, mobile prefixes, and local numbering rules can change how the final number should be dialed.

Exit code or plus format

On a mobile phone, the plus sign usually replaces exit codes such as 00 or 011. From a landline, use the international access code for the country you are calling from, then 505.

Country calling code, dial code, or prefix

People may call 505 the Nicaragua country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +505 before the rest of the Nicaragua number.

Mobile phone or landline

After +505, the next digits may be an area code, mobile prefix, service prefix, or local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile phone or landline because rates can differ.

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Nicaragua phone number format

Nicaragua numbers use eight national digits after +505. Standard international format is +505 followed by the complete 8-digit number.

Mobile and fixed numbers

Nicaragua fixed-line numbers commonly start with 2, while mobile numbers commonly start with 5, 7, or 8. Confirm the complete number before calling.

Nearby country-code searches

503 country code is El Salvador, 504 country code is Honduras, 507 country code is Panama, 39 is Italy, 41 is Switzerland, and 55 is Brazil. Those rows should not be merged with Nicaragua +505 intent.

Popular calling questions

Common ways people call Nicaragua

Use the country code first, confirm the number type, then check the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.

What country code does Nicaragua use?

Nicaragua uses country code +505. For international calls, dial +505 followed by the full eight-digit Nicaragua number.

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What is the Nicaragua area code?

Nicaragua area-code searches usually need country code +505 plus the full eight-digit national number. Standard Nicaragua calls do not need a separate US-style city area code.

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How do I call a Nicaragua mobile number?

Use +505 followed by the full eight-digit Nicaragua mobile number. Mobile rates can differ from fixed-line rates, so check the Nicaragua rate before calling.

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Is Vorwahl Nicaragua the same as Nicaragua country code?

Yes. German searches such as Nicaragua Vorwahl or Vorwahl Nicaragua usually mean the international country code +505.

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Calling options

Popular guides for calling Nicaragua

Use the +505 format first, then compare free app calling and regular phone-number calling options from common origin countries.

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Questions

Nicaragua dialing FAQ

Nicaragua uses the 505 country code, written as +505. The international format is +505 + 8-digit national number.
505 is used for Nicaragua. When you save or dial the number internationally, write it with the plus sign as +505, then add the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Yes. 505 is the country calling code, phone prefix, or international dial code for Nicaragua. On a mobile phone, write it as +505 before the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Dial +505, then add the area or mobile prefix and the local number. For example, a mobile number may look like +505 8123 4567.
Nicaragua uses country code +505 with eight-digit national numbers. Do not add a separate city area code or domestic trunk zero; dial +505 followed by the full number.
Not always. International rates can vary by mobile, landline, and special-service numbers. Check the live Voipfibre rate before calling.
Yes. Check the live Nicaragua rate, add wallet credit, and call from the Voipfibre app, browser dialer, SIP, or access-number option where available.