Country Code +232
Sierra Leone uses the international dialing code +232
+232
Which Country Has Code +232?
Sierra Leone uses the international dialing code
+232.
How to Call Sierra Leone from the US
| Method | Dial Sequence | Example |
|---|---|---|
| From a landline | 011 + 232 + local number |
011-232-XXX-XXXX |
| From a mobile phone | +232 + local number |
+232-XXX-XXXX |
| Using a calling card | Access # + 011 + 232 + local number |
1-800-XXX + 011-232-XXX-XXXX |
Important: When dialing from a US landline, always start with
011 (the US international access code).
From a mobile phone, you can use the + symbol instead by pressing and holding the 0 key.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for international calls
- Dial 232 — the country code for Sierra Leone
- Dial the local area code (if applicable, drop any leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Frequently Asked Questions
Sierra Leone uses the international dialing code +232.
This code is assigned to Sierra Leone by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
To call Sierra Leone from the US, dial
011 + 232 + local phone number.
From a mobile phone, you can also use +232
followed by the local number. The 011 prefix is the US
international access code required when calling from a landline.
Sierra Leone Quick Info
| Country |
Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Dialing Code | +232 |
| ISO-2 Code | sl |
| ISO-3 Code | SLE |
| Capital | Freetown |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 6,440,053 |
| Currency | Sierra Leonean leone |
| Domain | sl |
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