Dialling Code for Nicaragua
How to call Nicaragua from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Nicaragua is +505. To call Nicaragua from the UK, dial 00 then 505, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 505. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +505 directly.
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Nicaragua calling details
| Country code | +505 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .ni |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC-06:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Managua |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Costa Rica | +506 |
|---|---|
| Honduras | +504 |
Nicaragua in context
- Nicaragua covers 130,373 km², making it the 96th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 52 people per km² ranks 132nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Costa Rica, Honduras.
- With 6,803,886 people, Nicaragua holds about 13.4% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nicaragua is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Nicaragua — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Nicaragua?
The dialling code for Nicaragua is +505.
How do I call Nicaragua from the UK?
To call Nicaragua from the UK, dial 00 505 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Nicaragua from the US?
To call Nicaragua from the US, dial 011 505 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +505 dialling code?
No — +505 is used exclusively by Nicaragua.
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