Democratic Republic of the Congo country code (+243)
Complete country code guide for Democratic Republic of the Congo: dialing format, area codes, examples, and current calling rates. Browse our full country codes list to find other destinations.
Country code
Country code
+243
ISO code
CD
Dialing format
Landline format
+243 1 234 5678
Mobile format
+243 81 234 5678
Drop the domestic trunk prefix (often 0) when calling internationally.
Full syntax: +243 + [area or mobile code, no 0] + [7 to 8 digit local number]
Calling rates
Calls to Democratic Republic of the Congo start from $1.32/minute with transparent, pay-as-you-go pricing. Compare with our international calling rates for other countries.
View detailed rates for Democratic Republic of the CongoArea codes
- 81
Kinshasa (capital)
Example: +243 81 234 5678
- 82
Lubumbashi
Example: +243 82 345 6789
- 99
Goma
Example: +243 99 123 4567
- 97
Mbuji-Mayi
Example: +243 97 987 6543
Common mistakes
- Forgetting to remove the leading 0 from the Congolese area or mobile code when dialing internationally.
- Dialing the wrong total number of digits for a mobile or landline number.
- Leaving out the +243 country code when calling from abroad.
- Not checking time zones between Africa/Kinshasa and Africa/Lubumbashi before business calls.
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Can I call Democratic Republic of the Congo from abroad?
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Does Democratic Republic of the Congo have area codes?
Yes. See the list above for key area codes and examples.
Do I need to use a trunk code when calling with HelloAirDial?
No. When dialing internationally, drop the domestic trunk prefix (often 0) and start with the country code.
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