Every number type in Congo - Brazzaville with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Congo - Brazzaville
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Country code
+242
Trunk prefix
none
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
22 212 3456
+242 22 212 3456
+242222123456
9
Mobile
06 123 4567
+242 06 123 4567
+242061234567
9
Premium rate
8 0012 3456
+242 8 0012 3456
+242800123456
9
How to call Congo - Brazzaville
From abroad: dial +242 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number. Example: +242 06 123 4567
Within Congo - Brazzaville: dial the number as written domestically. Example: 06 123 4567
Calling abroad from Congo - Brazzaville: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+242061234567): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Congo - Brazzaville?
Numbers in Congo - Brazzaville use country code +242. A mobile number looks like 06 123 4567 domestically, or +242 06 123 4567 in international format (E.164: +242061234567). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Congo - Brazzaville from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 242, then the national number. Example: +242 06 123 4567.
What is the country calling code for Congo - Brazzaville?
The country calling code for Congo - Brazzaville is +242. To call abroad from Congo - Brazzaville, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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