ISO
CG / COG
Congo (Republic)
+242
Capital
Brazzaville
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
XAF
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
5,518,087 · French
🕐 Current time in Congo (Republic)
UTC+1
Brazzaville
-
UTC+1
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Common formats for +242
The country code for Congo (Republic) can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+242- international E.164 format (with plus sign)242- digits only (often typed in search)00242- with European exit code (00)011 242- with US exit code (011)00 242 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+242 XX XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 242 + area + number
Landline:
00 242 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +242 XX XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 242 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 242, then the local number.
From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 242 XX XXX XXXX |
+242 XX XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 242 XX XXX XXXX |
+242 XX XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 242 XX XXX XXXX |
+242 XX XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 242 XX XXX XXXX |
+242 XX XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 242 XX XXX XXXX |
+242 XX XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
2221 |
Cuvette |
2222 |
Likouala/Sangha |
2223 |
Pool |
2224 |
Plateaux |
2225 |
Bouenza/Lekoumou/Niari |
2228 |
Brazzaville |
2229 |
Pointe-Noire |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some advance-fee fraud.
Common scam types from +242
- Advance Fee
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +242
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +242?
The country code +242 belongs to Congo (Republic).
Is +242 a scam?
+242 is the legitimate country code for Congo (Republic). The scam risk level is medium. Some advance-fee fraud.
How to call Congo (Republic) from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 242 + local number. From a US cell: dial +242 + local number.
