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Republic of the Congo Country Code +242

Complete guide to calling Republic of the Congo from the US and abroad

ISO-2: CG ISO-3: COG Africa Capital: Brazzaville

Calling Information

Dialing Code: +242
Exit Code (US): 011
How to Call: 011 + 242 + area + number
Country TLD: .cg

Geography

Capital: Brazzaville
Continent: Africa
Area: 342 km²
Population: 4,012,809
Currency: CFA franc
Languages: French (official language), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread)

Time & Communication

Current Time: 8:46 AM
Time Zone: UTC+1
Mobile Penetration: 105.8%
Internet Penetration: 6.2%
Fixed-line Penetration: 0.0%

How to Call Republic of the Congo from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Republic of the Congo from a US landline or mobile phone:

1

Exit Code

011

US international prefix

2

Country Code

242

Republic of the Congo

3

Area Code

XX

City/region code

4

Local Number

XXXX XXXX

Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 242 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+242 - area code - local number

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Australia +61
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Area Codes in Republic of the Congo

City	Area Code	How to Dial from US
Bouenza	25	011 242 25 + local number
Brazzaville	28	011 242 28 + local number
Cuvette	21	011 242 21 + local number
Lekoumou	25	011 242 25 + local number
Likouala	22	011 242 22 + local number
Niari	25	011 242 25 + local number
Plateaux	24	011 242 24 + local number
Pointe-Noire	29	011 242 29 + local number
Pool	23	011 242 23 + local number
Sangha	22	011 242 22 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Angola

Gabon

Equatorial Guinea

Cameroon

Central African Republic

São Tomé and Príncipe

Burundi

Nigeria

Telecommunications in Republic of the Congo

Metric	Value (2016)
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people)	105.8%
Mobile Subscriptions (total)	5
Fixed-line Subscriptions (per 100 people)	0.0%
Internet Users (per 100 people)	6.2%

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 105.8%

Fixed-line 0.0%

Internet 6.2%

Republic of the Congo on the Map

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Frequently Asked Questions about Republic of the Congo

What is the country code for Republic of the Congo?

The country code for Republic of the Congo is +242.

How do I call Republic of the Congo from the US?

To call Republic of the Congo from the US, dial 011 + 242 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +242 instead of 011.

What time is it in Republic of the Congo?

The current time in Republic of the Congo is 8:46 AM (UTC+1).

What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?

The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.