ISO
CD / COD
Congo (DRC)
+243
Capital
Kinshasa
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+1
Currency
CDF
Scam risk
HIGH ▲
Population
92,377,993 · French
🕐 Current time in Congo (DRC)
UTC+1
Kinshasa
-
UTC+1
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▲ ACTIVE THREAT - DO NOT CALL BACK
Known for advance-fee fraud, romance scams, and impersonation.
Common formats for +243
The country code for Congo (DRC) can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+243- international E.164 format (with plus sign)243- digits only (often typed in search)00243- with European exit code (00)011 243- with US exit code (011)00 243 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+243 XX XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 243 + area + number
Landline:
00 243 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +243 XX XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 243 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 243, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 243 XX XXX XXXX |
+243 XX XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 243 XX XXX XXXX |
+243 XX XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 243 XX XXX XXXX |
+243 XX XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 243 XX XXX XXXX |
+243 XX XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 243 XX XXX XXXX |
+243 XX XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
1 |
Kinshasa |
2 |
Katanga |
3 |
Bas-Congo/Bandundu |
4 |
Kasai-Oriental/Kasai-Occidental |
5 |
Oriental Province (Kisanga/Mbandaka) |
6 |
North Kivu/South Kivu/Maniema |
Scam Risk: HIGH
Known for advance-fee fraud, romance scams, and impersonation.
Common scam types from +243
- Advance Fee
- Romance
- Impersonation
What to do
- Do not call back unknown numbers from +243
- Do not click links in texts from unknown +243 numbers
- Block the number and report it to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +243?
The country code +243 belongs to Congo (DRC).
Is +243 a scam?
+243 is the legitimate country code for Congo (DRC). The scam risk level is high. Known for advance-fee fraud, romance scams, and impersonation.
How to call Congo (DRC) from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 243 + local number. From a US cell: dial +243 + local number.
