How to call Sierra Leone
- From mobile
- +232 xx xxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 232 xx xxxxxx
From $1.02/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Sierra Leone from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Sierra Leone from abroad
How to make a call to Sierra Leone from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number
- Fails
- +232 0 22 xxx xxx
- Works
- +232 22 xxx xxx
- 00Exit code
- 232Country code of Sierra Leone
- xx xxxxxxThe 8-digit number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Sierra Leone
Freetown numbers start with 22
Dial +232 22 and 6 more digits for a Freetown number.
- +232Sierra Leone
- 22Freetown
- xxx xxxlocal number
Reach Bo and Makeni
Each city has its own area code, followed by 6 digits.
- Bo+232 32
- Makeni+232 52
How Sierra Leone phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Sierra Leone number has 8 digits after +232
- Landlines
- Starts with 02
- Mobiles
- Starts with 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, or 09
Want to call Sierra Leone?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Sierra Leone
The time now in Sierra Leone, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Sierra Leone
Offices close on these days by law
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
- Dec26Boxing DaySaturday
- Dec28Boxing Day (observed)Monday
- Jan1New Year's DayFriday
- Feb18Armed Forces DayThursday
- Mar8International Women's DayMonday
Why a call to Sierra Leone fails
The 0 is still in the number
Sierra Leone numbers start with 0 for calls inside the country. Drop it when you call from abroad: +232 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 reaches Sierra Leone from most places. Callers in the US and Canada dial 011 first instead.
Questions
How do I call Sierra Leone from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 232 and the 8-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 232?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call a Sierra Leone mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +232, then the 8-digit number
How to call Sierra Leone number from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do you call Sierra Leone from a mobile?
From a mobile in any country, dial +232, then the 8-digit number
Why does my call to Sierra Leone not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Sierra Leone now, and what is the time difference?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sierra Leone. Most of Sierra Leone keeps the time of Freetown. Sierra Leone has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Sierra Leone?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Sierra Leone. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Sierra Leone, or to a Sierra Leone mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +232 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 232 and the 8-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can I make a WhatsApp call to Sierra Leone?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Sierra Leone needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to call to Sierra Leone with an international call?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to make an online or internet call to a Sierra Leone number?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Sierra Leone. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What's the best way to call Sierra Leone?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Sierra Leone needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser