How to call Sierra Leone using the international calling code +232 and area code.
Dial your exit code
Enter the international access code for your country (e.g. 011 in the US, 00 in Europe).
Enter the country code +232
Dial +232 when calling from outside Sierra Leone.
Add the local phone number
Enter the local number without the leading zero.
Mobile example
+232 XXX XXX XXX
Dial the country code, then the full mobile number.
Landline example
+232 XX XXXX XXXX
Include the area code if applicable. Omit any leading 0.
The calling code for Sierra Leone is +232. To call, start with your international access code, then dial +232 followed by the local number.
In Sierra Leone, the main languages spoken are English.
Sierra Leone uses the following time zone: Africa/Abidjan. Make sure to check local time before placing your call.
No app download is necessary. You can call numbers in Sierra Leone directly from your browser using DialBridge. Just enter the Sierra Leone phone number (+232) to get started.
A typical mobile number format is: +232 123 456 789. Remember to omit any leading zero from the local number.
Best times to call are typically 9 AM – 5 PM local time in Sierra Leone. Avoid early morning (before 8 AM) or late evening (after 9 PM).