How to call the Republic of the Congo: country code +242
The country code for the Republic of the Congo is +242. From a mobile phone, press +, then 242 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in the Republic of the Congo: --:--
Dial the Republic of the Congo from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop.
Calling the Republic of the Congo from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 242, then the number. |
Codes for the Republic of the Congo
| Country code | +242 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from the Republic of the Congo) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | none |
| Time zone | Africa/Brazzaville |
Numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix: you dial every digit, from home or abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside the Republic of the Congo | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | 22 212 3456 | +242 22 212 3456 |
| Mobile | 06 123 4567 | +242 06 123 4567 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for the Republic of the Congo?
The country code for the Republic of the Congo is +242.
How do I call the Republic of the Congo from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 242 (the country code for the Republic of the Congo), then the full number: numbers in the Republic of the Congo have no trunk prefix to drop.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from the Republic of the Congo?
To call another country from the Republic of the Congo, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in the Republic of the Congo now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in the Republic of the 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.