How to call the Congo
- From mobile
- +242 xx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 242 xx xxx xxxx
From $0.87/min in your browser, from any country
How to call the Congo from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial the Congo from abroad
How to make a call to the Congo from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. The Congo has no trunk prefix, so no digit drops after +242 for any number.
- 00Exit code
- 242Country code of the Congo
- 22 28Brazzaville
- xxxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call the Congo
Dial Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire
Each city code comes right after +242, then 5 more digits.
- Brazzaville+242 22 28
- Pointe-Noire+242 22 29
Landline codes for other regions
Every region has its own two digits after 22.
- Cuvette+242 22 21
- Likouala and Sangha+242 22 22
- Pool+242 22 23
- Plateaux+242 22 24
- Bouenza, Lekoumou, Niari+242 22 25
Keep the 0 on mobile numbers
Mobiles start with 01, 04, 05, or 06, and the 0 stays in the number. Type it in the dialer above.
- Fails
- +242 6 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +242 06 xxx xxxx
How the Congo phone numbers work
- Length
- Every the Congo number has 9 digits after +242
- Landlines
- Starts with 2. The plan writes it as yy zz xxxxx at home, and +242 yy zz xxxxx from abroad
- Mobiles
- Starts with 01, 04, 05, or 06, one prefix for each network in the plan
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When to call the Congo
The time now in the Congo, and the best hours to call. The time difference to the Congo stays the same all year, so one check is enough.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in the Congo
Offices close on these days by law
- Nov1All Saints' DaySunday
- Nov28Republic DaySaturday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Mar29Easter MondayMonday
- May1Labor DaySaturday
Why a call to the Congo fails
The + is written as 00
A phone that cannot type + accepts the exit code instead: dial 00 242 in place of +242.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from the Republic of the Congo, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call the Congo from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 242 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 242?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call the Congo mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +242, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to the Congo not go through?
The usual causes: the + is written as 00 and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in the Congo now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the Congo. Most of the Congo keeps the time of Brazzaville. The Congo has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call the Congo?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Congo. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to the Congo mobile number?
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 do I type +242 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 242 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to the Congo?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Congo needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do I make an international call to the Congo?
Dial your exit code, then 242 and the 9-digit number
Can I make an online call to the Congo?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Congo needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call the Congo?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include the Congo. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Can I make an internet call to the Congo?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Congo needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call the Congo number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in the Congo needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How do you call the Congo from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call to the Congo from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +242, then the 9-digit number