International dialing code for
Congo
+242
Africa·ISO CG
How to call Congo
From Europe
00 242 local-number
From US / Canada
011 242 local-number
From mobile (universal)
+242 local-number
Replace "local number" with the actual phone number, dropping any leading zero.
Dial code
+242
ISO-2
CG
Region
Africa
Flag
🇨🇬
Other countries in Africa
FAQ — Congo
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).