Sierra Leone

Emergency numbers for Sierra Leone

Dialling code: +232

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Sierra Leone is 900. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (900), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 900 from any mobile or landline in Sierra Leone, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sierra Leone country code is ++232. Alternatively dial 900 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 900 in Sierra Leone is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Sierra Leone is 113. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (113), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 113 from any mobile or landline in Sierra Leone, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sierra Leone country code is ++232. Alternatively dial 113 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 113 in Sierra Leone is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Sierra Leone is 180. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (180), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 180 from any mobile or landline in Sierra Leone, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sierra Leone country code is ++232. Alternatively dial 180 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 180 in Sierra Leone is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Sierra Leone is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (112), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 112 from any mobile or landline in Sierra Leone, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sierra Leone country code is ++232. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Sierra Leone is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-06