How to call Congo from the USA & Canada:

011 - 242 - phone number

* Use also to TEXT Congolese numbers. ** 011242 and +242 often work interchangeably from cell phones.

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Current time in Congo:

Calling Congo explained:

  • 011 - international prefix; dial first when calling abroad from the US or Canada
  • 242 - Country Code for Congo
  • Phone Number - 9 digits, first digit is 2 for landlines and 0 for cell phones
  • example call from the United States or from Canada to Congo: 011 242 ?? ??? ????

Cell phone numbers:

  • geographic area codes not needed to reach Congolese cell phones
  • dialing format valid for calls and text messages: 011 242 0? ??? ????

Landline numbers in largest cities:

  • Brazzaville: 22 28? ????
  • Pointe-Noire: 22 29? ????
  • Likouala: 22 22? ????

Phone books and visitor guides:

  • Annuaire Congo - commercial directory published by Africannuaire, in French

Updates:

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