Nicaragua Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Nicaragua

Nicaragua uses country calling code +505 and an 8-digit closed numbering plan, meaning you typically dial the full national number exactly as written. There is no national trunk “0” for domestic calls—within Nicaragua you normally just dial all 8 digits. When calling from abroad, dial your international exit code (or + on a mobile), then 505, then the same 8-digit number (example format: +505 XXXX XXXX). Nicaragua’s international access prefix for calling out of the country is commonly 00. 

The practical difference between landlines vs mobiles in Nicaragua is the starting digits, not separate “area codes” you add or drop. Fixed lines generally begin with 2 (and the next digit(s) can indicate the geographic region—e.g., 22 is commonly associated with Managua), while mobile numbers commonly begin with 5, 7, or 8. So a Managua landline will often look like +505 22XX XXXX, and a mobile will look like +505 8XXX XXXX (or +505 7XXX XXXX / +505 5XXX XXXX, depending on allocation). For the cleanest results across roaming and messaging apps, store every Nicaraguan contact in international format as +505 plus the 8 digits. 

What are the emergency numbers in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua, commonly published emergency numbers include Police: 118, Ambulance/Red Cross: 128, and Fire Brigade: 115. Some sources also note 911 is used for emergencies (often alongside the service-specific numbers), so if you can’t get through on one, try the others.