Republic of the Congo Phone Number Format

Country code +242 — Complete guide to Republic of the Congo phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.

How Republic of the Congo Phone Numbers Are Written

Phone numbers in Republic of the Congo have 9 digits after the country code +242. There is no trunk prefix to remove: the number is written the same way at home (06 XXX XXXX) and after the country code (+242 06 XXX XXXX).

Country code	+242
Digits after +242	9 digits
Trunk prefix (domestic calls)	None
Mobile numbers start with	01–02 or 04–06
Exit code (to call abroad from Republic of the Congo)	00
Dial from the US	011 242 06 XXX XXXX

Mobile vs. Landline Numbers

Mobile numbers

9 digits after +242, starting with 01–02 or 04–06.

06 XXX XXXX at home

+242 06 XXX XXXX international

Landline numbers

9 digits after +242. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Cuvette:

22 XXX XXXX at home

+242 22 XXX XXXX international

Republic of the Congo Number Types

Type	Starts with	Written at home	International	From the US
Mobile	01–02 or 04–06	`06 XXX XXXX`	`+242 06 XXX XXXX`	`011 242 06 XXX XXXX`
Landline	22	`22 XXX XXXX`	`+242 22 XXX XXXX`	`011 242 22 XXX XXXX`
Premium rate	80	`8 XXXX XXXX`	`+242 8 XXXX XXXX`	`011 242 8 XXXX XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.

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Republic of the Congo Area Codes

Major area codes in Republic of the Congo:

Area Code	City / Region
`25`	Bouenza
`28`	Brazzaville
`21`	Cuvette
`25`	Lekoumou
`22`	Likouala
`25`	Niari
`24`	Plateaux
`29`	Pointe-Noire
`23`	Pool
`22`	Sangha

Dialing Tips

Keep every digit: Republic of the Congo numbers have no trunk prefix, so dial them after +242 exactly as they are written locally.
Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use +242 instead of 011 242.
Verify the number length: Numbers in Republic of the Congo have 9 digits after +242. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full +242 prefix so they work from any country.

Republic of the Congo Phone Number FAQ

How many digits does a phone number in Republic of the Congo have?

Phone numbers in Republic of the Congo have 9 digits after the country code +242.

What do mobile numbers in Republic of the Congo start with?

Mobile numbers in Republic of the Congo start with 01–02 or 04–06, for example 06 XXX XXXX.

How do I write a phone number from Republic of the Congo in international format?

Start with +242, then the national number. For example, a mobile number written 06 XXX XXXX at home becomes +242 06 XXX XXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 242 06 XXX XXXX.

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

Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.

Republic of the Congo Quick Info

Country Code +242

ISO Code CG

Capital Brazzaville

International Prefix 011 (from US)

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