Republic of the Congo +242
To call Republic of the Congo from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 242, then the local number. Written in full: +242 06 123 4567.
The country calling code for Republic of the Congo is +242. A number starting +242 or 00242 is a call to or from Republic of the Congo. From abroad: +242 06 123 4567.
To call Republic of the Congo from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 242, then the local number as is. The +242 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Republic of the Congo from abroad
011 242 06 123 456700 242 06 123 45670011 242 06 123 4567+242 06 123 456706 123 4567 is a real-format Republic of the Congo mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Republic of the Congo area codes
In Republic of the Congo, landlines usually include an area code after +242 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
22 212 3456from abroad+242 22 212 345606 123 4567from abroad+242 06 123 4567Landline numbers in Republic of the Congo have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 026. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +242.
Calling abroad from Republic of the Congo
To call another country from Republic of the Congo, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Republic of the Congo to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Republic of the Congo number in international format is written +242 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
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Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +242?
Republic of the Congo has the country calling code +242.
How do I call Republic of the Congo from the United States?
Dial 011, then 242, then the local number as is — for example 011 06 123 4567.
What does +242 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Republic of the Congo. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +242 mobile or landline?
The +242 code identifies the country, not the line type; Republic of the Congo landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Republic of the Congo
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Republic of the Congo has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTNMTN | 629-10 | 2G · 3G · 4G · 5G | 2.25 MQ4 2015 |
| AirtelBharti Airtel (90%) | 629-01, 629-07 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 1.85 MQ4 2015 |
| AzurBintel | — | — | 0.31 MQ4 2015 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.