Every number type in Sierra Leone with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Sierra Leone
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Country code
+232
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
8
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
(022) 221234
+232 22 221234
+23222221234
8
Mobile
(025) 123456
+232 25 123456
+23225123456
8
How to call Sierra Leone
From abroad: dial +232 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +232 25 123456
Within Sierra Leone: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: (025) 123456
Calling abroad from Sierra Leone: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+23225123456): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Sierra Leone number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Sierra Leone?
Numbers in Sierra Leone use country code +232. A mobile number looks like (025) 123456 domestically, or +232 25 123456 in international format (E.164: +23225123456). Mobile numbers have 8 national digits.
How do I call Sierra Leone from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 232, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +232 25 123456.
What is the country calling code for Sierra Leone?
The country calling code for Sierra Leone is +232. To call abroad from Sierra Leone, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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