How to call the DRC from Canada
- From mobile
- +243 xx xxxxx
- From landline
- 011 243 xx xxxxx
From $0.83/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the DRC from Canada
How to make a call to the DRC from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The shortest number in the DRC is a 7-digit number and others run to 10 digits, so keep every digit.
- 011Canada exit code
- 243Country code of the DRC
- xx xxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +243 xx xxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +243 12 34567
- Mobile
- +243 12 34567
- Landline
- 011 243 12 34567
Main area codes in the DRC
The area code comes right after 243, then the local number
- Kinshasa011 2431then the local number
- Katanga011 2432then the local number
- Bas-Congo/Bandundu011 2433then the local number
- Kasai-Oriental/Kasai-Occidental011 2434then the local number
- Oriental Province (Kisanga/Mbandaka)011 2435then the local number
- North Kivu/South Kivu/Maniema011 2436then the local number
Before you call the DRC
Drop the 0 before the area code
Callers keep the trunk 0 from a saved local number, and the call fails. Kinshasa starts with 011 243 1.
- Fails
- 011 243 0 1
- Works
- 011 243 1
Save DRC contacts with +243
Calling the DRC cell phones works from any Canadian mobile with +243 saved. Type it in the dialer above.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 243
- Dial the number without the 0
Calling the DRC from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls the DRC for $0.88/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the DRC in a plan, so each one needs an add-on.
- BellInternational long distance saver
- FreedomWorld Saver
- RogersLong Distance U.S. & International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.88 landline$0.83 mobile |
 | $1.29 + tax$0.49 + tax with plan |
 | $1.58 + tax$0.46 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.53 + tax with plan |
Want to call the DRC?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the DRC
The time now in the DRC, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves in March and November, because Canada changes its clocks and the DRC does not.
- Time difference
- March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to the DRC fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to the DRC also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call the DRC from Canada on a cell phone?
Dial +243, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
How to call the DRC from Canada mobile, and how do I dial a +243 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 243 and the number
Are calls to the DRC included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes the DRC in a plan
How much does it cost to call the DRC from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kinshasa from Canada?
For Kinshasa, dial 011 243 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call the DRC?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 243. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How to call the DRC landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 243, then the number
Can I call the DRC on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 243 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the DRC
Why isn't my call going through to the DRC?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the DRC from Canada for free, or make a free call to the DRC?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How to call the DRC from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the DRC without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How do I call the DRC from Canada, and how to dial the DRC from Canada with an international call to the DRC?
Dial 011 243, then the number. From a mobile, +243 works too
When is the best time to call the DRC?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the DRC. March to November: 5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
Does Bell Mobility include calls to the DRC?
With the International long distance saver. Without it, Bell Mobility charges $1.29 a minute to a landline and $1.29 to a mobile
Does Freedom Mobile include calls to the DRC?
With the World Saver. Without it, Freedom Mobile charges $1.58 a minute to a landline and $1.58 to a mobile
Does Rogers include calls to the DRC?
With the Long Distance U.S. & International. Without it, Rogers charges $2.39 a minute to a landline and $2.39 to a mobile