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Sri Lanka Country Code +94
+94 is the international calling code for Sri Lanka. Most phone numbers there have 9 digits, written 071 234 5678 inside Sri Lanka and +94 71 234 5678 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Sri Lanka at a glance
- Country calling code
- +94
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 9 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +94 71 234 5678
- Same number, inside the country
- 071 234 5678
- Time zone
- India Standard Time (Asia/Colombo)
- Capital
- Colombo
- Languages
- Sinhalese and Tamil
- Currency
- LKR
- ISO country code
- LK
How to call Sri Lanka
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 94.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+94 71 234 5678
From inside Sri Lanka
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
071 234 5678
To call out of Sri Lanka, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Sri Lanka
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile and universal access number numbers. Mobile numbers have 9 digits. What each line type means.
Area codes in Sri Lanka
All 29 area codes of Sri Lanka, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Sri Lanka the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 011 | +94 11 | Colombo |
| 021 | +94 21 | Jaffna |
| 023 | +94 23 | Mannar |
| 024 | +94 24 | Vavuniya |
| 025 | +94 25 | Anuradhapura |
| 026 | +94 26 | Trincomalee |
| 027 | +94 27 | Polonnaruwa |
| 031 | +94 31 | Negombo, Gampaha |
| 032 | +94 32 | Chilaw, Puttalam |
| 033 | +94 33 | Gampaha |
| 034 | +94 34 | Kalutara |
| 035 | +94 35 | Kegalle |
| 036 | +94 36 | Avissawella, Colombo |
| 037 | +94 37 | Kurunegala |
| 038 | +94 38 | Panadura, Kalutara |
| 041 | +94 41 | Matara |
| 045 | +94 45 | Ratnapura |
| 047 | +94 47 | Hambantota |
| 051 | +94 51 | Hatton, Nuwara Eliya |
| 052 | +94 52 | Nuwara Eliya |
| 054 | +94 54 | Nawalapitiya, Kandy |
| 055 | +94 55 | Badulla |
| 057 | +94 57 | Bandarawela, Badulla |
| 063 | +94 63 | Ampara |
| 065 | +94 65 | Batticaloa |
| 066 | +94 66 | Matale |
| 067 | +94 67 | Kalmunai, Ampara |
| 082 | +94 82 | Kandy |
| 091 | +94 91 | Galle |
Networks with number ranges in Sri Lanka
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Sri Lanka, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Dialog
- Mobitel
- Airtel
- Etisalat
- Hutch
Look up a phone number from Sri Lanka
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Phone numbers in Sri Lanka: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sri Lanka?
The country calling code for Sri Lanka is +94. Put it in front of the number when you call Sri Lanka from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Sri Lanka.
How do I call Sri Lanka from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 94, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 071 234 5678 inside Sri Lanka is dialled as +94 71 234 5678 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Sri Lanka?
Only when you call from inside Sri Lanka. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 071 234 5678 becomes +94 71 234 5678.
How many digits does a phone number in Sri Lanka have?
Most phone numbers in Sri Lanka have 9 digits after the country code.
What is the international dialing prefix in Sri Lanka?
To call another country from Sri Lanka, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has 29 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 011 for Colombo, 021 for Jaffna, 023 for Mannar and 024 for Vavuniya.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Sri Lanka?
Number ranges in Sri Lanka were first allocated to networks including Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat and Hutch. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Sri Lanka in?
Sri Lanka is on India Standard Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Sri Lanka?
Yes. Enter any number with +94, or choose Sri Lanka as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.