Sierra Leone country code, +232 explained.
Everything you need to dial Sierra Leone from anywhere — verified country code, ISO references, live local time and weather, plus step-by-step dialing instructions.
Full dial format
+232 XXX XXXXXXX
Sierra Leone
SL
2 Digit ISO
+232
Country Calling Code
SLE
3 Digit ISO
Capital
Freetown
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time Zone
Africa/Freetown
Weather · Freetown
Humidity
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Wind
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How To Call Sierra Leone: Country Code +232
Calling Sierra Leone from abroad is simple. Just follow these four steps to connect.
Know Your Exit Code
Every country has an exit code for international calls. In the US it is "011". Look yours up online — it takes seconds.
Dial Sierra Leone Country Code
Dial +232 right after your exit code. This is the country code for Sierra Leone.
Find the Area Code
Cities in Sierra Leone use different area codes. Find the one for the place you are calling.
Dial the Local Phone Number
Enter the 6–8 digit number of the person or business you want to reach.
Example
To call a friend in a Sierra Leonecity with the area code and local number, you'd dial (from the US): 011 · +232 · [area code] · [local number]
Or use +232 directly on mobile — no exit code needed.
Sierra Leone — Key Facts & Calling Guide
Everything you need before dialing Sierra Leone.
Country Details
- Country Code+232
- CapitalFreetown
- RegionAfrica
- TimezoneAfrica/Freetown
- Numbering ZoneZone 2
- Code Length2 digits
How to Dial Sierra Leone
- 1Dial your exit code (e.g. 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- 2Add the country code: +232.
- 3Enter the area code, if the city requires one.
- 4Dial the local subscriber number.
Full Dial Format
Exit Code + 232 + Area + Number
Additional Tips
A few things to keep in mind before you dial Sierra Leone — from mobile prefixes to timing your call just right.
Mobile Phones
Drop the leading "0" in the area code and dial directly after +232 when reaching mobiles in Sierra Leone.
Cost
International calls to Sierra Leone can cost more than domestic ones — use Teloz VoIP for carrier-grade rates.
Time Differences
Sierra Leone runs on Africa/Freetown. It's currently --:-- there — call at a sensible local hour.
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