Country Code +242
Republic of the Congo uses the international dialing code +242
+242
Which Country Has Code +242?
Republic of the Congo uses the international dialing code
+242.
How to Call Republic of the Congo from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 242 + local number |
011-242-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +242 + local number |
+242-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 242 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-242-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 242 — the country code for Republic of the Congo
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Republic of the Congo uses the international dialing code +242.
This code is assigned to Republic of the Congo by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Republic of the Congo from the US, dial
011 + 242 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +242
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Republic of the Congo Quick Info
| Country |
Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +242 |
| ISO-2 Code | cg |
| ISO-3 Code | COG |
| Capital | Brazzaville |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 4,012,809 |
| Currency | CFA franc |
| Domain | cg |
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