Country calling code
+232 Sierra Leone country code
Sierra Leone’s international calling code is +232. To call a Sierra Leone number from another country, dial your exit code, then 232, then the local number without the leading 0.
- Calling code
- +232
- ISO 3166 code
- SL · 694
- Exit code (calling out)
- 00
- Trunk prefix (domestic)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Time zones
- Freetown
- Local time
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Number formats and examples are generated from libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata. They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the free format lookup.
How to call Sierra Leone
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| A mobile phone, anywhere | +232 25 123456 |
| United States & Canada | 011 232 25 123456 |
| UK, Europe & most countries | 00 232 25 123456 |
| Australia | 0011 232 25 123456 |
| Inside Sierra Leone | (025) 123456 |
Inside Sierra Leone, numbers are written with the trunk prefix 0 (for example (025) 123456). Drop that 0 when you dial from abroad.
Sierra Leone phone number format
A sample mobile number in Sierra Leone is written +232 25 123456 internationally, (025) 123456 locally, and +23225123456 in the E.164 format that apps and websites store. Numbers are 8 digits long after the country code.
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Calling abroad from Sierra Leone
To call another country from a Sierra Leone landline, start with the exit code 00, then the destination country code. On a mobile phone, holding 0 to type + works everywhere and replaces the exit code.
Missed call from +232?
If you don’t know anyone in Sierra Leone, be careful with short missed calls from international numbers. “One-ring” scams hope you call back a premium-rate line. Don’t return the call, don’t share codes sent by SMS, and block the number if it keeps calling. A genuine contact will usually leave a message or text.
Frequently asked questions
Which country uses the +232 code?
+232 is the international calling code of Sierra Leone (SL). No other country uses it.
How do I call Sierra Leone from the United States?
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 232, then the local number without the leading 0. From a mobile phone you can simply type +232 25 123456.
How many digits are in a Sierra Leone phone number?
National numbers in Sierra Leone are 8 digits long after the +232 country code. A typical mobile number looks like +232 25 123456.
Can I find the location of a +232 number?
Not from the number alone. Enter the number in AI Family Locator and send a location request. Live GPS location appears only after the owner installs the app and approves sharing. A number lookup shows only numbering details, not a current location.