022 area code — Freetown
022 is the local dialing code used in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Numbers are written internationally as +232 22.
How to call Freetown
- From abroad
- +232 22 XXX XXXX
- Within Sierra Leone
- 022 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +232
About the 022 area code
A full number here takes the form +232 22 XXX XXXX — the 22 identifies Freetown within Sierra Leone's numbering plan.
Area codes like 022 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Sierra Leone number. To actually receive an SMS on a Sierra Leone number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Freetown?
Freetown uses the area code 022, written internationally as +232 22.
How do I call Freetown from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +232 22, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Freetown?
Freetown is in the Africa/Freetown time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 022 a mobile or a landline code?
022 is a geographic (landline) area code for Freetown. Mobile numbers in Sierra Leone use their own separate prefixes.