+242 country code: Congo
+242 is the international calling code of Congo. A number that starts with +242 (or 00242) comes from Congo.
| Country | 🇨🇬 Congo |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +242 (or 00242) |
| ISO | CG |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits after +242 |
| Example (international) | +242 06 123 4567 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 00 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/242061234567 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +242 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 242Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberAs it is: +242 06 123 4567.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 242061234567. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +242?
If you do not know anyone with a +242 number, do not call back a one-ring missed call. It is a common scam: calling back an international number is charged at a high rate. Block the number, and look it up before you answer if in doubt.
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Common questions
Which country has the code +242?
Congo. A number that starts with +242 or 00242 is from Congo.
How many digits are in a +242 phone number?
A mobile number has 9 digits after the +242 country code. Example: +242 06 123 4567.
How do I call a +242 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 242, then the number. Example: +242 06 123 4567.
Is 00242 the same as +242?
Yes. The + stands for the international exit code of the country you call from (00 in most countries). On a mobile, + works everywhere.
All country calling codes · Sources: ITU-T E.164 for the codes; libphonenumber for number formats and examples.