Democratic Republic of the Congo country code (+243) — formats & examples
Use +243 to call Democratic Republic of the Congo. See number formats, common mistakes, and plan the best time to call.
Dialing information
- Country code+243
- LanguagesFrench
- Time zonesAfrica/Kinshasa
- Phonecall rate$1.41/min
Landline $1.41/minMobile $1.47/min
Call Democratic Republic of the Congo from your browser at low rates. No app or SIM required.
Start a callCalling format
- Country code+243
- Mobile format pattern+243 XXX XXX XXX
- Landline format pattern+243 XX XXXX XXXX
- NotesOmit leading 0 when using country code; include area code where applicable.
Valid number patterns
Valid mobile number pattern
+243 XXX XXX XXX
e.g. +243 991 234 567
Valid landline number pattern
+243 XX XXXX XXXX
Common dialing mistakes for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Forgetting to dial +243 before the local number - international calls to Democratic Republic of the Congo require the country code.
- Keeping the leading zero when dialing from abroad - drop the leading 0 after the country code +243.
- Mixing up mobile and landline formats - Democratic Republic of the Congo numbers differ in length and structure; check the pattern before dialing.
- Calling outside local business hours - check Democratic Republic of the Congo's time zone to avoid very early or late calls.
- Omitting the country code when calling from another country - always use +243 for Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about calling Democratic Republic of the Congo with the +243 country code.
- What languages are spoken in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main languages spoken are French.
- Which time zones does Democratic Republic of the Congo use?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo has the following time zones: Africa/Kinshasa. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
- What is an example of a mobile or landline number in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- A typical mobile number format is: +243 123456789. A landline number might look like: +243 12345678. Omit any leading 0.
- Are there any special tips for calling Democratic Republic of the Congo internationally?
- Remember to take into account the time zones in Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the fact that primary languages are French. Dial +243 before the local number.
- How much does it cost to call Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Calling Democratic Republic of the Congo with Phonecall starts from $1.41/min for landlines and $1.47/min for mobile numbers. We show the rate before you dial.
- What is the calling code for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The calling code for Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243. To call, start with the international access code, then dial +243 followed by the local number.
Call planning
Check local time in Democratic Republic of the Congo and your location so you call at a good time.
Time zones in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Africa/Kinshasa
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Avoid calling during early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM) local time.