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Sierra Leone Country Code +232
+232 is the international calling code for Sierra Leone. Most phone numbers there have 8 digits, written (025) 123456 inside Sierra Leone and +232 25 123456 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Sierra Leone at a glance
- Country calling code
- +232
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +232 25 123456
- Same number, inside the country
- (025) 123456
- Time zone
- Greenwich Mean Time (Africa/Freetown)
- Capital
- Freetown
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- SLE
- ISO country code
- SL
How to call Sierra Leone
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 232.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+232 25 123456
From inside Sierra Leone
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
(025) 123456
To call out of Sierra Leone, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Sierra Leone
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline and mobile numbers. Mobile numbers have 8 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Sierra Leone
The one area code of Sierra Leone, and how to dial it. Inside Sierra Leone the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 022 | +232 22 | Freetown |
Networks with number ranges in Sierra Leone
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Sierra Leone, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Africell
- QCELL
- IPTEL
- Onlime
- Orange
- Sierratel
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Phone numbers in Sierra Leone: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sierra Leone?
The country calling code for Sierra Leone is +232. Put it in front of the number when you call Sierra Leone from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Sierra Leone.
How do I call Sierra Leone from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 232, then the number without its leading 0. For example, (025) 123456 inside Sierra Leone is dialled as +232 25 123456 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Sierra Leone?
Only when you call from inside Sierra Leone. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: (025) 123456 becomes +232 25 123456.
How many digits does a phone number in Sierra Leone have?
Most phone numbers in Sierra Leone have 8 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Sierra Leone?
To call another country from Sierra Leone, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone has one area code. It is dialled 022 inside the country and +232 22 from abroad, and covers Freetown.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Sierra Leone?
Number ranges in Sierra Leone were first allocated to networks including Africell, QCELL, IPTEL, Onlime, Orange and Sierratel. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Sierra Leone in?
Sierra Leone is on Greenwich Mean Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Sierra Leone?
Yes. Enter any number with +232, or choose Sierra Leone as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.