Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Republic of the Congo Country Code
+242
The country code for Republic of the Congo is +242. To call Republic of the Congo from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 242, then the local number without its leading zero.
+242
International calling code
.cg
Internet domain
CG / COG
ISO country codes
UTC+1
Time zone (Brazzaville)
How to call Republic of the Congo from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 242 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 242 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 242 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 242 123 456 789
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
Gabon — +241
DR Congo — +243
Cameroon — +237
Central African Republic — +236
Angola — +244Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Republic of the Congo?
The international calling code for Republic of the Congo is +242.
How do I call Republic of the Congo from the United States?
Dial 011 242 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +242 and the number.
How do I call Republic of the Congo from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 242 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +242 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Republic of the Congo?
The country-code top-level domain is .cg.
What time is it in Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) is on UTC+1 — check the local time before you call.