How to call Republic of the Congo using the international calling code +242 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +242
Dial +242 when calling from outside Republic of the Congo.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+242 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+242 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Republic of the Congo is +242. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +242 followed by the local number.
In Republic of the Congo, the main languages spoken are French, Lingala.
Republic of the Congo uses the following time zone: Africa/Lagos. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Republic of the Congo directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Republic of the Congo phone number (+242) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +242 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Republic of the Congo. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).