505 Country Code: Nicaragua (+505)
Country code 505 (+505) belongs to Nicaragua. Nicaragua uses the international dialing code +505, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NI.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +505 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00505 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 505 (from the US and Canada), 0011 505 (from Australia), or the bare 505. All refer to the same Nicaragua country code. Note: 505 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +505 is the international dialing code for Nicaragua, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Nicaragua (+505).
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Did You Get a Call from +505? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +505 followed by more digits is originating from Nicaragua. The caller is dialing you from a Nicaragua-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Nicaragua carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +505:
- -Family or friends in Nicaragua calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Nicaragua-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Nicaragua call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +505 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +505 number from the US, use Kinvo's Nicaragua dialing guide — calls cost from $1.75/min with no app to download.
Nicaragua Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Nicaragua does not use a trunk prefix, so domestic and international formats are effectively the same — just prepend +505.
Calling Nicaragua Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Nicaragua come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the country code itself: Nicaragua uses +505 with no trunk prefix to remove, so you dial it as-is. The most frequent error is adding a leading 0 by habit — there is none in the Nicaragua number plan.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Nicaragua numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Nicaragua uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +505 is the legitimate Nicaragua country code, and most unsolicited calls from +505 numbers are legitimate calls from Nicaragua-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +505 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +505 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Nicaragua from Your Browser
To place a call to Nicaragua, dial +505 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nicaragua Country Code
Which country is country code 505?
Country code 505 belongs to Nicaragua. The full international dialing code is +505, also written as 00505 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 505 from the US and Canada, or +505 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Nicaragua?
+505 is the international dialing code for Nicaragua, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is NI. Equivalent forms — 00505, 011 505, +505, and 505 — all refer to the same Nicaragua country code.
Is 505 a US area code?
No. 505 is the international country code for Nicaragua, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Nicaragua from the US, dial +505 or 011 505 followed by the local number.
Can I call Nicaragua from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Nicaragua via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +505 followed by the local number.