Country calling code
+242 Congo - Brazzaville country code
Congo - Brazzaville’s international calling code is +242. To call a Congo - Brazzaville number from another country, dial your exit code, then 242, then the local number.
- Calling code
- +242
- ISO 3166 code
- CG · 178
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- None
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Time zones
- Brazzaville
- Local time
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Number formats and examples are generated from libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata. They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the free format lookup.
How to call Congo - Brazzaville
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +242 06 123 4567 |
| United States & Canada | 011 242 06 123 4567 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 242 06 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 242 06 123 4567 |
| Inside Congo - Brazzaville | 06 123 4567 |
Congo - Brazzaville does not use a trunk prefix, so the number you dial at home is the same one you dial after +242.
Congo - Brazzaville phone number format
A sample mobile number in Congo - Brazzaville is written +242 06 123 4567 internationally, 06 123 4567 locally, and +242061234567 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 9 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Congo - Brazzaville
To call another country from a Congo - Brazzaville landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +242?
If you don’t know anyone in Congo - Brazzaville, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +242 code?
+242 is the international calling code of Congo - Brazzaville (CG). No other country uses it.
How do I call Congo - Brazzaville from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 242, then the local number without any prefix. From a mobile phone you can simply type +242 06 123 4567.
How many digits are in a Congo - Brazzaville phone number?
National numbers in Congo - Brazzaville are 9 digits long after the +242 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +242 06 123 4567.
Can I find the location of a +242 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.