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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