How to call the DRC from the UK
- From mobile
- +243 xx xxxxx
- From landline
- 00 243 xx xxxxx
From $0.83/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the DRC from the UK
How to make a call to the DRC from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 7-digit number is the shortest in the DRC, numbers run to 10 digits, and the 0 at the front drops after 243.
- 00The UK exit code
- 243Country code of the DRC
- 1Kinshasa
- xxx xxxLocal number
- 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
- 00 243 12 34567
Main area codes in the DRC
The area code comes right after 243, then the local number
- Kinshasa00 2431then the local number
- Katanga00 2432then the local number
- Bas-Congo/Bandundu00 2433then the local number
- Kasai-Oriental/Kasai-Occidental00 2434then the local number
- Oriental Province (Kisanga/Mbandaka)00 2435then the local number
- North Kivu/South Kivu/Maniema00 2436then the local number
Before you call the DRC
Pick the code of your region
The digit after 243 sets the region, so choose it before the local number.
- Kinshasa00 243 1
- Katanga00 243 2
- Bas-Congo00 243 3
- Kivu00 243 6
Drop the 0 from local numbers
How do I call the DRC from the UK mobile? Skip the 0 at the front of the local number.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 243
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the DRC from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls the DRC for $0.88/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. Calling the DRC cell phones needs a plan add-on on most UK carriers, so check what yours needs.
- EENo plan
- O2Big Bundle
- VodafoneInternational
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.88 landline$0.83 mobile |
 | $6.13 |
 | $5.42$0.70 landline · $0.62 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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When to call the DRC
The time now in the DRC, and the best hours to call. The DRC keeps one clock all year, so the time difference to London changes when UK clocks change in March and October.
- Time difference
- March to October: the same time as London
- October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
- Time zones
- 2
Why a call to the DRC fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +243, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to the DRC included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes the DRC in a plan
Does O2 include calls to the DRC?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call the DRC from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Kinshasa from the UK?
For Kinshasa, dial 00 243 1, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the DRC?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 243. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +243 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 243 and 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
Free call to the DRC: how to call the DRC from the UK for free?
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 the UK 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 to call the DRC landline from the UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 243, then the number
When is the best time to call the DRC?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the DRC. March to October: the same time as London. October to March: 1 hour ahead of London
How to make an international call to the DRC?
Dial 00 243, then the number. From a mobile, +243 works too