DR Congo Country Code: +243
The country code for DR Congo is +243
Country code +243 is for DR Congo
Quick Reference
Number Formats
+243 8XX XXX XXXStarts with 8, 9
+243 XX XXX XXXXStarts with 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9
Major Cities & Area Codes
12Capital city
Dial: +243 12 XXX XXXX
2Second largest city
Dial: +243 2 XXX XXXX
8Dial: +243 8 XXX XXXX
9Dial: +243 9 XXX XXXX
7Dial: +243 7 XXX XXXX
4Eastern border city
Dial: +243 4 XXX XXXX
5Dial: +243 5 XXX XXXX
Quick Tips
- Mobile networks are more common than landlines in DR Congo
- Drop the initial 0 when dialing from outside the country
- Network coverage can be limited outside major cities
- Save the full international format in your phone contacts
Important Note
Mobile phones are the primary form of telecommunication. Landline infrastructure is limited and mainly found in major cities only.
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