Dialling Code for Republic of the Congo
How to call Republic of the Congo from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Republic of the Congo is +242. To call Republic of the Congo from the UK, dial 00 then 242, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 242. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +242 directly.
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Republic of the Congo calling details
| Country code | +242 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .cg |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Brazzaville |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
| Angola | +244 |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | +237 |
| Central African Republic | +236 |
| DR Congo | +243 |
| Gabon | +241 |
Republic of the Congo in context
- Republic of the Congo covers 342,000 km², making it the 65th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 18 people per km² ranks 173rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo, Gabon.
- With 6,142,180 people, Republic of the Congo holds about 2.7% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 0.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Republic of the Congo is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Republic of the Congo — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Republic of the Congo?
The dialling code for Republic of the Congo is +242.
How do I call Republic of the Congo from the UK?
To call Republic of the Congo from the UK, dial 00 242 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Republic of the Congo from the US?
To call Republic of the Congo from the US, dial 011 242 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +242 dialling code?
No — +242 is used exclusively by Republic of the Congo.
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