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Democratic Republic of the Congo Country Code +243
+243 is the international calling code for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most phone numbers there have 7 to 10 digits, written 0991 234 567 inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo and +243 991 234 567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at a glance
- Country calling code
- +243
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 7 to 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +243 991 234 567
- Same number, inside the country
- 0991 234 567
- Time zones
- West Africa Standard Time (Africa/Kinshasa)
- Central Africa Time (Africa/Lubumbashi)
- Capital
- Kinshasa
- Languages
- French, Lingala, Kongo, Swahili and Luba-Katanga
- Currency
- CDF
- ISO country code
- CD
How to call the Democratic Republic of the Congo
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 243.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+243 991 234 567
From inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
0991 234 567
To call out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 7 or 9 digits and landlines 7 to 10. What each line type means.
Area codes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
All 6 area codes of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | +243 1 | Kinshasa |
| 02 | +243 2 | Katanga |
| 03 | +243 3 | Bas-Congo/Bandundu |
| 04 | +243 4 | Kasai-Oriental/Kasai-Occidental |
| 05 | +243 5 | Oriental Province (Kisanga/Mbandaka) |
| 06 | +243 6 | North Kivu/South Kivu/Maniema |
Networks with number ranges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
These networks were first allocated number ranges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Airtel
- Orange
- Vodacom
- Africell
- Yozma Timeturns sprl -YTT
Look up a phone number from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Phone numbers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The country calling code for the Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243. Put it in front of the number when you call the Democratic Republic of the Congo from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
How do I call the Democratic Republic of the Congo from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 243, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 0991 234 567 inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo is dialled as +243 991 234 567 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Only when you call from inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 0991 234 567 becomes +243 991 234 567.
How many digits does a phone number in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
Most phone numbers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have 7 to 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 7 or 9 and landlines 7 to 10.
What is the international dialing prefix in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
To call another country from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
the Democratic Republic of the Congo has 6 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 01 for Kinshasa, 02 for Katanga, 03 for Bas-Congo/Bandundu and 04 for Kasai-Oriental/Kasai-Occidental.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Number ranges in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were first allocated to networks including Airtel, Orange, Vodacom, Africell and Yozma Timeturns sprl -YTT. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is the Democratic Republic of the Congo in?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo spans West Africa Standard Time and Central Africa Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Yes. Enter any number with +243, or choose Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.