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Congo country code: +242

To call Congo from abroad, dial +242 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.

How to dial Congo

  1. 1. Start with +242. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Congoin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +242 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
06 123 4567 → +242 06 123 4567
Landline
Dial the area code and number exactly as written locally.

Congo at a glance

Country code
+242
Main language
French
Time zone
UTC+1 all year
Kitaphone rate
$1.23/min landline · $1.72/min mobile
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Questions about calling Congo

What is the country code for Congo?
+242. From outside Congo, dial +242 and then the local number. Dial the local number exactly as written, including any leading 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Congo from abroad?
Write it in international form: 06 123 4567 becomes +242 06 123 4567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Congo?
No. Dial numbers in Congo exactly as written after +242, including any leading 0.
What time zone is Congo in?
UTC+1 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Congo?
The main language is French.
How much does it cost to call Congo?
$1.23 per minute to landlines and $1.72 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Congo need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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