Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
DR Congo Country Code
+243
The country code for DR Congo is +243. To call DR Congo from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 243, then the local number without its leading zero.
+243
International calling code
.cd
Internet domain
CD / COD
ISO country codes
UTC+1
Time zone (Kinshasa)
How to call DR Congo from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 243 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 243 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 243 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 243 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Angola — +244
Zambia — +260
Republic of the Congo — +242
Central African Republic — +236
Uganda — +256
South Sudan — +211
Tanzania — +255
Burundi — +257
Rwanda — +250Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for DR Congo?
The international calling code for DR Congo is +243.
How do I call DR Congo from the United States?
Dial 011 243 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +243 and the number.
How do I call DR Congo from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 243 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +243 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of DR Congo?
The country-code top-level domain is .cd.
What time is it in DR Congo?
DR Congo (Kinshasa) is on UTC+1 — check the local time before you call.