Congo Country Code: +242
The country code for Congo is +242
Country code +242 is for Congo
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+242 04 XXX XXXXStarts with 04, 05, 06
+242 22 XXX XXXXStarts with 22
Major Cities & Area Codes
22Capital city
Dial: +242 22 XXX XXXX
22Economic capital and port city
Dial: +242 22 XXX XXXX
22Third largest city
Dial: +242 22 XXX XXXX
22Dial: +242 22 XXX XXXX
22Dial: +242 22 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Mobile numbers start with 04, 05, or 06 after the country code.
- All phone numbers in Congo are 9 digits after the country code.
- Drop the leading 0 when dialing from outside Congo.
Important Note
Congo uses a unified numbering system with no separate area codes for different cities. All landlines begin with 22.
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