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Sierra Leone

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 019Ambulance 999Fire 019

Plug typesD · G230 V · 50 Hz CurrencySLESierra Leonean Leone

Drives on theright

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+232 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 8.82 million people live in Sierra Leone, on 71,740 km². The capital is Freetown.

Capital: Freetown
Population: 8,819,794
Area: 71,740 km²
Official languages: English and Krio

Land borders

Guinea Liberia

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Sierra Leone?
Sockets take plug type D/G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Sierra Leone?
Call 019 for the police, 999 for an ambulance and 019 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Sierra Leone?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sierra Leone?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Sierra Leone?
Prices are in Sierra Leonean Leone (SLE).
What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?
Official languages: English and Krio.
How do I call a number in Sierra Leone from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +232.