Democratic Republic of the Congo country code, +243 explained.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with country code +243, is Africa's second-largest country by area and one of the continent's most resource-rich nations, holding vast reserves of cobalt, coltan, copper, and gold critical to global technology supply chains.
Full dial format
+243 XXX XXXXXXX
Democratic Republic of the Congo
CD
2 Digit ISO
+243
Country Calling Code
COD
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Kinshasa
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Weather · Kinshasa
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Democratic Republic of the Congo: Country Code +243
Calling Democratic Republic of the Congo from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Democratic Republic of the Congo Country Code
Dial +243 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Democratic Republic of the Congocity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +243 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +243 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
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Country Details
- Country Code+243
- CapitalKinshasa
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length1–2 digits
How to Dial Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +243.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 243 + Area + Number
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A few things to keep in mind before you dial Democratic Republic of the Congo — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +243 when reaching mobiles in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Time Differences
Democratic Republic of the Congo runs on Africa/Kinshasa. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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