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Congo (DRC)

Congo (DRC) country code: +243

To call Congo (DRC) from abroad, dial +243 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Congo (DRC)

  1. 1. Start with +243. 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. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Congo (DRC)in Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +243 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
0991 234 567 → +243 991 234 567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Congo (DRC) at a glance

Country code
+243
Main language
French
Time zone
UTC+1 to UTC+2 all year
Kitaphone rate
$1.24/min landline · $1.18/min mobile
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Questions about calling Congo (DRC)

What is the country code for Congo (DRC)?
+243. From outside Congo (DRC), dial +243 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Congo (DRC) from abroad?
Write it in international form: 0991 234 567 becomes +243 991 234 567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Congo (DRC)?
Yes. Numbers in Congo (DRC) are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +243.
What time zone is Congo (DRC) in?
UTC+1 to UTC+2 all year. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Congo (DRC)?
The main language is French.
How much does it cost to call Congo (DRC)?
$1.24 per minute to landlines and $1.18 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Congo (DRC) 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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