Sierra Leone country code
+232 is the country code of Sierra Leone. From the US, dial 011 232 25 123456; from a mobile phone, dial +232 25 123456.
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How to dial Sierra Leone
Dial the exit code of the country you are calling from, then 232 without the plus sign, then the local number. Exit codes from ten large calling countries:
The example is a mobile number in Sierra Leone, written locally as (025) 123456. Leave out the leading 0 when you dial it with the country code.
Time in Sierra Leone and the best time to call
Sierra Leone is on UTC. Compared with New York its clock is +5 h, with London 0 h and with Dubai -4 h (today's offsets, daylight saving included).
Sierra Leone does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the offset stays UTC all year.
Business hours in Sierra Leone run 09:00–18:00 local time on working days. On other clocks that is:
The weekend in Sierra Leone is Saturday and Sunday.
How numbers in Sierra Leone are built
A number in Sierra Leone is the country code +232 followed by a national number of 8 digits. The trunk prefix, where there is one, is dropped after the code.
Written locally as (025) 123456, an example mobile number in Sierra Leone is dialed as +232 25 123456 from abroad.
To call out of Sierra Leone, dial 00, then the other country's code and number. On a mobile phone you can type + instead of 00.
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A call or message from +232 you don't recognize
The country code shows which country's numbering plan a number is registered in. It doesn't show who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed, so a +232 number isn't proof that the person is in Sierra Leone.
- Don't call back an unfamiliar international number, especially after a single ring. A missed call that tempts you to return it is a known callback trap, and a call to a premium-rate number can cost far more than a normal one.
- Never share verification codes, passwords or card details with someone who contacts you unprompted, whichever country the number appears to be from.
- If calls or messages keep coming, block the number and report it through your mobile carrier.
- Most calls from Sierra Leone are ordinary calls from family, friends, colleagues and businesses. If you are expecting one, save the number once the person has confirmed it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sierra Leone?
The country code for Sierra Leone is +232. From abroad, dial your exit code (00 from most countries, 011 from the US and Canada), then +232 without the plus sign, then the local number. Written locally as (025) 123456, an example mobile number in Sierra Leone is dialed as +232 25 123456 from abroad.
What's the exit code to dial Sierra Leone from a mobile?
On a mobile phone you can skip exit codes altogether: type +232 and then the local number. From a landline, dial 011 from the US or Canada, 00 from the UK and most of Europe, or your own country's exit code first.
Do I need to drop the leading 0 when dialing Sierra Leone?
Yes. Leave out the leading 0 after the country code: dial +232, then the rest of the number.
What time is it in Sierra Leone, and when is a good time to call?
Sierra Leone is on UTC. Business hours there (09:00–18:00) are 09:00–18:00 UTC, 04:00–13:00 in New York and 09:00–18:00 in London.
How many digits is a phone number in Sierra Leone?
A number in Sierra Leone has 8 digits after the country code +232, not counting a leading trunk digit.
How much does it cost to call Sierra Leone?
With QuikRing a call to Sierra Leone costs $1.40/min to a mobile and $1.40/min to a landline, charged per started minute. You call from your browser, so there is no SIM card, roaming plan or app to set up.
Who is calling me from +232?
The code shows which country's numbering plan a number belongs to, not who is calling, and caller IDs can be spoofed. Don't call back an unknown number, block it if it keeps calling, and report it through your mobile carrier.