Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Sierra Leone Country Code
+232
The country code for Sierra Leone is +232. To call Sierra Leone from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 232, then the local number without its leading zero.
+232
International calling code
.sl
Internet domain
SL / SLE
ISO country codes
UTC0
Time zone (Freetown)
How to call Sierra Leone from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 232 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 232 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 232 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 232 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Guinea — +224
Liberia — +231Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sierra Leone?
The international calling code for Sierra Leone is +232.
How do I call Sierra Leone from the United States?
Dial 011 232 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +232 and the number.
How do I call Sierra Leone from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 232 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +232 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Sierra Leone?
The country-code top-level domain is .sl.
What time is it in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone (Freetown) is on UTC0 — check the local time before you call.