What is Congo, The Democratic Republic of the's country code?
The country code for Congo, The Democratic Republic of the is +243.
Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
How do I dial Congo, The Democratic Republic of the?
- International format (recommended)
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+243 [local number]Example:
+243 991 234 567 - From a mobile phone
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Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial
+243followed by the local number. - From a landline
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Dial your country's international access code, then
243, then the local number.Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011
Do I need to drop the leading zero?
Yes. When calling Congo, The Democratic Republic of the from abroad, drop the leading 0 from the local number.
For example, if the local number is 0XX XXX XXXX, dial +243 XX XXX XXXX.
What time zone is Congo, The Democratic Republic of the?
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the spans 2 time zones:
- Africa/Maputo
- Africa/Lagos
Good time to call
03:06 PM local time · Weekend daytime
Good for personal calls.
How much does it cost to call Congo, The Democratic Republic of the?
International calls to Congo, The Democratic Republic of the vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.94/min.
| Provider | Rate/min | vs DialHard |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $3.00 | 69% more |
| Verizon | $2.99 | 69% more |
| T-Mobile | $3.00 | 69% more |
| DialHard | $0.94 | Save ~69% |
Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.
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Frequently asked questions
Is +243 a mobile or landline code?
+243 is the country code for all of Congo, The Democratic Republic of the—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.
Why won't my call to Congo, The Democratic Republic of the connect?
Common issues:
- Wrong format: Make sure you're using +243 (not 00243 or 243)
- Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
- Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Congo, The Democratic Republic of the number in my contacts?
Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +243 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.