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Congo (+242) dial code at a glance.

The +242 prefix covers the Republic of Congo's national networks — from Brazzaville across the river to Pointe-Noire's oil port. Here's the verified Congo country code, ISO references, live local time, and Ringflow's direct Congolese routes.

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Congo
CG · COG · Zone 2
+242
Live route
Brazzaville
Time
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Alpha-2
CG
Alpha-3
COG
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Congo snapshot

Congo at a glance.

The geography, nine-digit numbers and WAT time zone you need before placing your first call into the Republic of Congo.

Congo country information

Congo
Africa
+242
Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Brazzaville
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
CG · COG
Ways to reach Congo

Every route into Congolese lines.

Mobile or landline — the +242 prefix reaches Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and all Congolese departments. Pick what fits your traffic.

01Classic

Direct calls using landlines & mobile phones

Dial Congo directly from any landline or mobile by entering your international exit code, then the country code +242, and finally the local number.

02Pre-paid

International calling cards for Congo

Pre-paid international calling cards remain a convenient, low-cost way to reach Congo. Each card gives you a PIN and an access number to place global calls.

03Modern

VoIP services for contacting Congo

VoIP apps like Skype, WhatsApp and Viber — and business VoIP from Ringflow — route calls to Congo over the internet, usually at far lower rates than traditional carriers.

Congo profile

What shapes Congolese voice traffic, Central Africa's oil republic.

The fundamentals behind calls to and from Congo — the +242 code, Brazzaville, the WAT zone (UTC+1) and the nine-digit numbering plan.

Capital
Brazzaville
Region
Africa
Time zone
Africa/Brazzaville
Numbering zone
Zone 2
Code length
3 digits
ISO 3166 codes
CG · COG
Learn more: Congo — Wikipedia
Dialing Congo

How to call the Republic of Congo.

Congo uses nine-digit flat numbering — no area code. Dial +242 then the nine-digit local number.

Number anatomy

Exit prefix++Country code242+Area / mobileXX+Subscriber numberXXX XXX
Final dialled number
+242 XX XXX XXX
Valid E.164
Format follows ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — the international public telecommunication numbering plan.
01Step 1 of 4

Start with the exit prefix

Press + on a mobile (hold the 0 key), or dial 00 from most countries / 011 from North America.

02Step 2 of 4

Add the Congo code

Dial +242. This identifies Congo on the global telephone network.

03Step 3 of 4

Enter the area or mobile prefix

Type the first part of the local number. Drop the leading 0 if there is one.

04Step 4 of 4

Finish with the subscriber number

The remaining digits route the call to the specific line in Brazzaville or elsewhere.

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+376
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AO·Africa
+244
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+672
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AG·Americas
+1-268
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AR·Americas
+54
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AM·Asia
+374
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AW·Americas
+297
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AU·Oceania
+61
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AT·Europe
+43
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AZ·Asia
+994
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BS·Americas
+1-242

FAQ

Calling Congo, answered.

What energy companies ask most before dialling Congo (+242) — not to be confused with the DRC (+243).

Congo's country calling code is +242. Always dial it before the national number when calling from outside Congo.
Dial your international access prefix (+ on mobile, or 00 / 011 from a landline), then 242, then the Congo number (drop the leading 0 if it has one).
Congo uses ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code CG and alpha-3 code COG.
Congo is part of the Africa region.
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