+243 country code: DR Congo
+243 is the international calling code of DR Congo. A number that starts with +243 (or 00243) comes from DR Congo.
| Country | 🇨🇩 DR Congo |
|---|---|
| Calling code | +243 (or 00243) |
| ISO | CD |
| Mobile number length | 7 or 9 digits after +243 |
| Example (international) | +243 991 234 567 |
| Same number, dialled inside the country | 0991 234 567 |
| To call abroad from there, dial | 00 |
| Time zone | UTC+1, UTC+2 |
| WhatsApp format | wa.me/243991234567 |
Example numbers are fictional.
How to call a +243 number from abroad
- The exit code+ on a mobile, or 00 from most countries (011 from the US and Canada).
- The country code 243Without the +, if you already dialled 00.
- The numberWithout the leading 0, which is only dialled inside the country: 0991 234 567 becomes +243 991 234 567.
For WhatsApp, write the code and the number with no +, no leading 0 and no spaces: 243991234567. Make a WhatsApp link
A missed call from +243?
If you do not know anyone with a +243 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 +243?
DR Congo. A number that starts with +243 or 00243 is from DR Congo.
How many digits are in a +243 phone number?
A mobile number has 7 or 9 digits after the +243 country code. Example: +243 991 234 567.
How do I call a +243 number from abroad?
Dial + on a mobile (or 00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then 243, then the number without its leading 0. Example: +243 991 234 567.
Is 00243 the same as +243?
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.