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DR Congo

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · D · E220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyCDFCongolese Franc

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+243 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 113 million people live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on 2,344,858 km². The capital is Kinshasa.

Capital: Kinshasa
Population: 112,832,473
Area: 2,344,858 km²
Official languages: French

Land borders

Angola Burundi Central African Republic Republic of the Congo Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Sockets take plug type C/D/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Prices are in Congolese Franc (CDF).
What language do they speak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Official languages: French.
How do I call a number in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +243.