Country Code Lookup

+242 is Congo

The international calling code for Congo is +242. Dial this before the local phone number to reach any phone in Congo from another country.

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Country Code

+242

Congo

How to dial +242

From a mobile phone

+242 + local number

From a landline

00242 + local number

From EzyRing (browser)

+242 + local number

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Dialing +242 from a landline

Start with your country's exit code, then 242 and the local number (drop the leading 0).

United States / Canada011 242 …

United Kingdom / most of Europe00 242 …

Australia0011 242 …

On a mobile or in EzyRing, just use +242; the + replaces the exit code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What country has the code +242?

+242 is the international country code for Congo. Dial +242 before the local phone number when calling Congo from another country.

Is +242 a country code or an area code?

+242 is a country code (also called an international dialing prefix), not an area code. Country codes identify entire countries; area codes identify regions within a country.

How do I dial +242?

From a mobile phone, dial +242 followed by the local number (drop the leading 0). From a landline, dial 00242 + the local number. With EzyRing, just type +242 and the number in your browser dialer — we handle the formatting.

How much does it cost to call +242 (Congo)?

Calls to Congo (+242) start at $1.356 per minute with EzyRing. No subscription, credits never expire, and you pay only for the minutes you use. A $5 top-up gives about 3 minutes of calling.