VerifiedAmericasReviewed 2026-08-08

Nicaragua

Nicaragua, located in Central America, uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code NI and alpha-3 code NIC for international identification in databases, shipping, and trade. Its assigned calling code is +505, required for dialing into the country from abroad. The country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) is .ni, used for Nicaragua-based websites and email. The official currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba (ISO 4217 code NIO), essential for financial transactions, invoicing, and currency exchange within the nation. These identifiers are crucial for telecommunications, online presence, and business operations involving Nicaragua, ensuring accurate routing, addressing, and regulatory compliance.

VerifiedReviewed 2026-08-08
Calling code
+505
ISO alpha-2
NI
ISO alpha-3
NIC
ISO numeric
558
ccTLD
.ni
Currency
NIONicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
Region
Americas
Capital
Managua
Time zones
America/Managua
Postal format
5-Digits - NNNNN

How to call Nicaragua

From outside Nicaragua, dial your international access prefix, then +505, then the national number. Drop the leading trunk zero when the destination numbering plan requires it.

+505 [area or mobile code] [local number]

Read the international dialing guide