+243
This is the international dialing code for DR Congo.
Dialing Format
To call a DR Congo phone number from any country:
[Your Exit Code] + 243 + [Area Code] + [Local Number]
Example: Calling Kinshasa from abroad
[Exit Code] 243 1 [Local Number]
Where:
[Exit Code] = Your country's international dialing code
243 = DR Congo country code
1 = Kinshasa area code (without leading 0)
[Local Number] = Local phone number
Important Dialing Rules
- When dialing internationally, remove the leading 0 from DR Congo area codes
- For example, if the local number is 01 123 4567, dial [Exit Code] 243 1 123 4567
- Mobile numbers in DR Congo typically start with specific prefixes
Quick Facts
+243
Country Code
00
DR Congo Exit Code
9+
Area Codes
Major DR Congo Area Codes
How to Call DR Congo from Specific Countries
Select your origin country for specific dialing instructions: