How to call Sierra Leone: country code +232
The country code for Sierra Leone is +232. From a mobile phone, press +, then 232 and the number. From a landline, start with your own country's exit code.
Local time in Sierra Leone: --:--
Dial Sierra Leone from
From the United States, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0.
Calling Sierra Leone from common countries
| Calling from | What to dial |
|---|---|
| From United States | Dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From United Kingdom | Dial 00 (the exit code from the United Kingdom), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Canada | Dial 011 (the exit code from Canada), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From Australia | Dial 0011 (the exit code from Australia), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From India | Dial 00 (the exit code from India), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0. |
| From any mobile | Press +, then 232, then the number without the leading 0. |
Codes for Sierra Leone
| Country code | +232 |
|---|---|
| Exit code (to call abroad from Sierra Leone) | 00 |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Time zone | Africa/Freetown |
Inside Sierra Leone, numbers start with the trunk prefix 0; drop it when calling from abroad.
Example number
| Type | Dialed inside Sierra Leone | Written for the world |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | (022) 221234 | +232 22 221234 |
| Mobile | (025) 123456 | +232 25 123456 |
Example formats from the official numbering plans, not real numbers.
Questions people ask
What is the country code for Sierra Leone?
The country code for Sierra Leone is +232.
How do I call Sierra Leone from the United States?
From the US, dial 011 (the exit code from the United States), then 232 (the country code for Sierra Leone), then the number without its leading 0.
What is the exit code for calling abroad from Sierra Leone?
To call another country from Sierra Leone, dial 00 first. From a mobile you can press + instead.
What time is it in Sierra Leone now?
The clock on this page shows the current local time in Sierra Leone and whether it is a good time to call.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Numbering data: ITU-T E.164 country codes via Google's libphonenumber; local time from the IANA time zone database.