How to call DR Congo: country code +243
The country code for DR Congo is +243. From a mobile phone, press +, then 243 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in DR Congo: --:--
Dial DR Congo from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling DR Congo from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 243, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for DR Congo
| Country code | +243 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from DR Congo) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa |
Inside DR Congo, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside DR Congo | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 012 34567 | +243 12 34567 |
| Mobile | 0991 234 567 | +243 991 234 567 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for DR Congo?
The country code for DR Congo is +243.
How do I call DR Congo from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 243 (the country code for DR Congo), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from DR Congo?
To call another country from DR Congo, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in DR Congo now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in DR Congo and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.