Dialling Code for DR Congo

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International dialling code +243

How to call DR Congo from abroad

1Dial your exit code (00, 011 from US/Canada, or +)
2Dial +243 (DR Congo country code)
3Dial the local number (remove any leading 0)
Example: +243 2 1234 5678

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The international dialling code for DR Congo is +243. To call DR Congo from the UK, dial 00 then 243, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 243. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +243 directly.

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Calling DR Congo — FAQ

What is the international dialling code for DR Congo?

The dialling code for DR Congo is +243.

How do I call DR Congo from the UK?

To call DR Congo from the UK, dial 00 243 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).

How do I call DR Congo from the US?

To call DR Congo from the US, dial 011 243 followed by the local number.

Do other countries share the +243 dialling code?

No — +243 is used exclusively by DR Congo.

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