243 Country Code: Congo (DRC) (+243)
+243 is the country code for Congo (DRC). If you searched "243 country code", "country code 243", "00243 country code", or "+243 country code" — they all refer to Congo (DRC). The code is also called the 243 dialing code, 243 phone code, or 243 ISD code, and is assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Congo (DRC) (+243).
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Congo (DRC) Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +243.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Congo (DRC) Country Code
Which country is country code 243?
Country code 243 belongs to Congo (DRC). The full international dialing code is +243, also written as 00243 when dialing from countries that use 00 as an international access code, or +243 when dialing from a mobile phone.
What is the country code for Congo (DRC)?
+243 is the international dialing code for Congo (DRC), assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is CD.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Congo (DRC) from abroad?
Yes. Congo (DRC) uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +243. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Congo (DRC).
Can I call Congo (DRC) from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Congo (DRC) via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +243 followed by the local number.