Which country has the +242 calling code?
+242 is the international calling code for Congo
+242 is the international dialling code for Congo, whose capital is Brazzaville. To call Congo from abroad, dial your country’s international access code (often 00 or +), then +242, then the local number without its leading zero.
Congo at a glance
| Country | 🇨🇬 Congo |
|---|---|
| Capital | Brazzaville |
| Calling code | +242 |
| ISO codes | CG / COG |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the +242 calling code?
+242 is the international calling code for Congo.
How do you dial Congo from abroad?
To call Congo from another country, dial your international access code, then +242, then the local number (dropping any leading zero).
What is the capital of Congo?
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
Looking for a different code? See the full list of country calling codes, or the Congo country profile.
Calling codes from open datasets (ITU-T E.164), compiled with the rest of the country data. Sources on the data page.