Dialling Code for Sierra Leone
How to call Sierra Leone from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Sierra Leone is +232. To call Sierra Leone from the UK, dial 00 then 232, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 232. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +232 directly.
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Sierra Leone calling details
| Country code | +232 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .sl |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Time zone | UTC — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Freetown |
Dialling codes of neighbouring countries
Sierra Leone in context
- Sierra Leone covers 71,740 km², making it the 117th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 127 people per km² ranks 73rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Guinea, Liberia.
- With 9,077,691 people, Sierra Leone holds about 2.1% of the population of Western Africa.
- That is roughly 0.6% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Sierra Leone is a member state of the United Nations.
Calling Sierra Leone — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Sierra Leone?
The dialling code for Sierra Leone is +232.
How do I call Sierra Leone from the UK?
To call Sierra Leone from the UK, dial 00 232 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Sierra Leone from the US?
To call Sierra Leone from the US, dial 011 232 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +232 dialling code?
No — +232 is used exclusively by Sierra Leone.
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