How much does it cost to call Congo from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Congo cost $1.35/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇨🇬 How to Call Congo from US

Q: How do I call Congo from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 242 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +242 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Congo?

The country code for Congo is +242. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Congo from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Congo

US From US Landline

011 + 242 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+242 + number

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🇨🇬 Congo Country Code: +242

Step-by-Step: How to Call Congo

Follow these steps to dial Congo from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Congo's Country Code: 242

This routes your call to Congo. Every country has a unique code - Congo's is +242.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Congo

Let's call a Congo number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-242-12345678

From US cell phone:

+24212345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 242 (Congo code) + 12345678 (local number)

Congo Phone Number Format

Understanding Congo phone numbers

Country Code +242

ISO Code CG

International Format +242 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-242-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Actual number length varies. The format above is a general guide.

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Calling Congo FAQ

How do I call Congo from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 242 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +242 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Congo?

The country code for Congo is +242. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Congo?

With InternationalCall, calls to Congo cost $1.35/min for mobile and $1.35/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.