Try: "Brazzaville", "22", "06", or "Pointe-Noire"
This is the international dialing code for the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).
How to Call the Republic of the Congo from Abroad
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 242 (Republic of the Congo country code)
- Dial the 8-digit phone number (omit the leading 0 used domestically)
Example: Calling Brazzaville from France
00 242 22 12 34 56
Where:
00 = France exit code
242 = Congo country code
22 12 34 56 = Local landline number (without domestic leading 0)
Quick Facts
Major Mobile Networks in Republic of the Congo
MTN Congo
04, 05, 06
Orange Congo
01, 02, 03
Warid Telecom
07
Republic of the Congo Area Codes
Common Exit Codes by Country
When calling the Republic of the Congo from these countries, use these exit codes:
France
00
Cameroon
00
Democratic Republic of the Congo
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011
Gabon
00
Notes on Republic of the Congo Dialing
The Republic of the Congo uses a **9-digit national numbering plan**, but **domestically**, numbers often begin with a leading **0** (e.g., 022 123 456 for landlines, 06 12 34 56 for mobiles).
However, **when calling from abroad**, you must **omit the leading 0** and dial only the remaining **8 digits** after +242.
Landlines typically start with 22 or 23.
Mobile numbers start with 01-07 domestically, but are dialed internationally as 1-7 after +242.
Example mobile call from abroad: +242 6 12 34 56 (not +242 06...)