Dialling Code for DR Congo
How to call DR Congo from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 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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DR Congo calling details
| Country code | +243 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .cd |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Kinshasa |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Angola | +244 |
|---|---|
| Burundi | +257 |
| Central African Republic | +236 |
| Republic of the Congo | +242 |
| Rwanda | +250 |
| South Sudan | +211 |
| Tanzania | +255 |
| Uganda | +256 |
| Zambia | +260 |
DR Congo in context
- DR Congo covers 2,344,858 km², making it the 11th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 48 people per km² ranks 136th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
- With 112,832,000 people, DR Congo holds about 48.9% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 7.7% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- DR Congo is a member state of the United Nations.
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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