Your complete guide to dialling Nicaragua from Managua to anywhere in the world — verified +505 country code, America/Managua time zone, Americas region, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus a step-by-step walkthrough.
Calling
Nicaragua
+505
Managua
Weather
HD voice signal
Alpha-2
NI
Alpha-3
NIC
Nicaragua
NI
2 Digit ISO
+505
Country Calling Code
NIC
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Managua
Time zone
America/Managua
Weather · Managua
Humidity
Wind
Nicaragua
+505
Capital
Managua
Region
Americas
Time zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
12.87°, -85.21°
Numbering zone
Zone 5
Code length
3 digits
Several routes connect you to Nicaragua (+505) landlines, calling cards and modern VoIP services. Pick the one that fits your call volume and budget.
Dial your exit code (011 (North America) or 00 (most other countries)), enter +505, then the local Nicaragua number — dropping any leading 0. Nicaragua's 3-digit country code puts it in ITU Zone 5 of the global E.164 numbering plan.
Nicaragua uses a 3-digit country code (Zone 5). Check that the card lists +505 rates explicitly — mobile numbers in Nicaragua often carry a different per-minute charge than landlines. Factor in the America/Managua time zone when planning the call.
Apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber, and business VoIP from TKOS are the cheapest route to Nicaragua (+505) — Americas routes over European and Atlantic fibre links — latency is typically under 100 ms on broadband.
The cost of calling Nicaragua varies depending on the method and service provider you choose. Compare landline, VoIP and calling-card routes side by side.
VoIP · overview
Cheapest route to Nicaragua — internet-based.
Choose TKOS for business-grade calls to Nicaragua, or consumer apps like Skype, WhatsApp or Viber for casual chats.
Sign up with an email or phone number, then verify your identity if required.
App-to-app calls are usually free; calls to mobile/landline numbers need a small balance or a subscription plan.
Enter +505 followed by the Nicaragua subscriber number (drop any leading 0).
VoIP works on phones, laptops, tablets and desk phones wherever you have internet.
If audio drops, try switching from cellular to Wi-Fi or move closer to your router.
Capital
Managua
Population
6.95M
Area
130,375 km²
GDP (USD)
$17.00B
Currency
Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO C$)
Languages
Spanish
Emergency number
118 / 128
Internet TLD
.ni
Drive side
Right-hand traffic
Latitude / Longitude
12.87°N / 85.21°W
Time zone
America/Managua
ISO 3166 codes
NI · NIC
A complete international number is built from four parts. Here's the anatomy and the dialling order.
Number anatomy
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.
Dial +505. This identifies Nicaragua on the global telephone network.
Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.
The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Managua or elsewhere.
Need an inbound Nicaragua number?
TKOS provisions +505 DIDs and termination through direct carrier interconnects.
Whether you're reaching Nicaragua for business or family, three habits keep every conversation crystal clear and a clean route from TKOS handles the rest.
Nicaragua routes perform best with an HD-compatible headset — the G.722 wideband codec is supported on most VoIP paths to Managua and makes voices noticeably clearer.
Intra-Americas routes to Nicaragua stay under 80ms — even Wi-Fi is usually sufficient, but a wired connection removes the last variable during long back-to-back calls.
Schedule Nicaragua calls during Managua business hours — 09:00–17:00 America/Managua — your contact will be at their desk in a quiet space rather than taking the call on the move.
Built on top of every Nicaragua (+505) route quality, price, and people you can reach.
TKOS routes every Nicaragua call through direct carrier interconnects in Americas. HD voice with minimal jitter, reaching Managua reliably.
TKOS buys Nicaragua termination in bulk across Americas carriers — the savings go straight into your per-minute rate. Transparent per-minute rates for Nicaragua (+505), no hidden fees.
Your account manager covers America/Managua hours for Nicaragua. Phone, email, and live chat — always online for Managua routes, day or night.
Provider report
TKOS
Overall
A+
Score
9.6/ 10
Coverage
A+Direct routes to Nicaragua
Reliability
A+99.99% uptime SLA
Support
A24/7 live agents
Pricing
ATransparent per-minute
Audit scope
Nicaragua +505
When selecting an international calling service for Nicaragua, four factors separate the durable providers from the noise. Look for a proven track record on each.
Confirm direct in-country termination to Managua, not multi-hop transit routing.
Require redundant interconnects and a clear automatic-failover SLA for Nicaragua routes.
Confirm coverage for America/Managua hours — a Managua route issue at 09:00 needs a human response, not a next-day ticket.
Zone 5 rates vary per city — request a full rate deck covering Managua and your key Nicaragua regions.
Special-rate prefixes and the major city area codes inside Nicaragua (+505).
| National | Dial codes |
|---|---|
| tollFree | +505-800 |
| tollFreeMobileEnabled | +505-800 |
| tollFreeMobileEnabledClaroNetwork | +505-800 |
| City | Dial codes |
|---|---|
| Boaco | +505-54 |
| Chinandega | +505-341 |
| Diriamba | +505-4222 |
| Esteli | +505-71 |
| Granada | +505-55 |
| Leon | +505-311 |
| Managua | +505-2 |
| Masatepe | +505-44 |
| Masaya | +505-52 |
| Nandaime | +505-4522 |
| Rivas | +505-46 |
| San Juan del Sur | +505-4682 |
| San Marcos | +505-43 |
| Tipitapa | +505-53 |
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