--- title: "+232 Country Code: Sierra Leone Dialing Code & Format" description: "+232 is the country code of Sierra Leone. To call, dial +232 then the number without the leading 0. Examples, number length and time zones." url: https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sierra-leone lang: en dateModified: "2026-10-18" --- 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 — Number formats and examples are generated from [libphonenumber-js numbering-plan metadata](https://github.com/catamphetamine/libphonenumber-js). They describe numbering rules, not a verified active subscriber or a phone’s current location. For an individual number, try the [free format lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-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. Not sure where a number is from? Paste it into our free [phone number lookup](https://ailocator.app/phone-number-lookup) to see the country, line type and correct format. ## 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. AI Family Locator ## Request location sharing for a +232 number Enter the Sierra Leone number to prepare a request. The owner must install the iPhone app and approve sharing before a live GPS location appears. [Locate the number](https://ailocator.app/start) ## 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](https://ailocator.app/start) 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. ## Nearby calling codes - [ Ghana +233](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/ghana) - [ Liberia +231](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/liberia) - [ Mauritius +230](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/mauritius) - [ Nigeria +234](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/nigeria) - [ Benin +229](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/benin) - [ Chad +235](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/chad) - [ Central African Republic +236](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/central-african-republic) - [ Togo +228](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/togo) [All country calling codes →](https://ailocator.app/country-codes) Source: [Original page](https://ailocator.app/country-codes/sierra-leone) · Last updated: 2026-10-18