Democratic Republic of the Congo phone number format and +243 country code
Use the 243 country code, written as +243, when calling Democratic Republic of the Congo from another country. This may also be called the country calling code, dial code, phone prefix, or international prefix. Check the number format, confirm whether the destination is mobile or landline, then review the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.
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+243 + area or mobile prefix + local number
How to dial Democratic Republic of the Congo
Start with +243, add the correct area or mobile prefix, then enter the local number. Use the format shared by the person or business you are calling when available.
Country code
+243
Use the 243 country code before the Democratic Republic of the Congo number when calling internationally.
Number format
Area or mobile prefix + local number
DR Congo numbers use +243 internationally. Domestic trunk prefixes are not added before +243 in plus format.
Before calling
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These steps work whether you are calling from France, Canada, Belgium, United States or another country.
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Start with +243
Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the 243 country code, written as +243 in plus format. Put it at the beginning of the number when calling internationally.
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Add the area or mobile prefix
DR Congo numbers use +243 internationally. Domestic trunk prefixes are not added before +243 in plus format.
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Complete the local number
Use the remaining local digits in this pattern: Area or mobile prefix + local number.
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Check the rate before calling
Check DR Congo mobile and landline rates before calling because destination pricing can vary by number type.
Mobile and landline examples
Examples are for formatting guidance only. Always confirm the exact number with the person or business you are calling.
Mobile example
+243 82 123 4567
Useful when you are calling a Democratic Republic of the Congo mobile number.
Landline example
+243 1 234 5678
Useful when you are calling a Democratic Republic of the Congo landline or area-based number.
What to check before using the 243 country code
Country codes are only one part of an international phone number. Exit codes, area codes, mobile prefixes, and local numbering rules can change how the final number should be dialed.
Exit code or plus format
On a mobile phone, the plus sign usually replaces exit codes such as 00 or 011. From a landline, use the international access code for the country you are calling from, then 243.
Country calling code, dial code, or prefix
People may call 243 the Democratic Republic of the Congo country code, country calling code, phone code, dial code, or international prefix. In each case, use +243 before the rest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo number.
Mobile phone or landline
After +243, the next digits may be an area code, mobile prefix, service prefix, or local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile phone or landline because rates can differ.
DRC country code +243
DRC country code, DR Congo country code, Democratic Republic of the Congo country code, and 243 country code searches refer to the +243 international calling code.
Kinshasa and regional prefixes
Kinshasa is commonly associated with area code 1 after +243. Other regional prefixes are used for provinces, and mobile numbers can use prefixes such as 82 after +243.
DR Congo vs Congo-Brazzaville
Use +243 for Democratic Republic of the Congo, also called DR Congo or Congo-Kinshasa. Use +242 for Republic of the Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville.
Common ways people call Democratic Republic of the Congo
Use the country code first, confirm the number type, then check the Voipfibre rate before placing the call.
What country code does DRC use?
The DRC country code is +243. Write DR Congo numbers in plus format as +243 followed by the area or mobile prefix and local number.
Check DR Congo ratesWhich country uses 243 country code?
The 243 country code is used for Democratic Republic of the Congo. Republic of the Congo uses +242 instead.
Open DR Congo guideHow do I call DR Congo?
Use +243, then the DR Congo area or mobile prefix and the local number. Check whether you are calling a mobile or landline before placing the call.
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