Trip essentials for Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo runs 220 V at 50 Hz on Type C, Type E, Type D. Its calling code is +243. A date there reads 14 mars 2026 and the time 15:09, as locals write them. Money shows as 1 234,50 CDF (CDF). Traffic drives on the right.
Power
220 V · 50 Hz
Type C, Type E, Type D
Pack an adapter. Your 120 V gear must be dual-voltage (198–242 V here).
Phone
+243
A local number 081 234 5678 dials from home as 011 243 812345678.
Dates & time
14 mars 2026
15:09 — as written locally
Money
1 234,50 CDF
CDF — a sample amount, formatted locally
Traffic
Traffic drives on the right — look left first.
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