Congo
The international dialing code for Congo is +242 (ISO CG). Dial 00242 from Europe, 011242 from the US/Canada, or +242 from any mobile.
How to call Congo
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Congo
Which country has the code +242?
+242 is the dialing code for Congo (ISO CG). It is written 00242… when dialed from Europe, 011242… from the US/Canada, or "+242…" from a mobile.
What is the country code for Congo?
The international dialing code for Congo is +242. The ISO-3166 alpha-2 code is CG.
How do I call Congo from the US or Canada?
Dial 011 242 followed by the local number in Congo, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+242…" also works.
How do I call Congo from Europe?
Dial 00 242 followed by the local number in Congo, dropping any leading zero. From a mobile, "+242…" also works.
What does the "+" mean before the code?
"+" is a universal placeholder for the international direct dialing (IDD) prefix on mobile phones. "+242…" works from any country because the phone replaces "+" with the local IDD prefix automatically (00 in Europe, 011 in the US).