How to call Sri Lanka
- From mobile
- +94 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- exit code + 94 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.36/min in your browser, from any country
How to call Sri Lanka from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Sri Lanka from abroad
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Area codes have 2 digits once the 0 drops, and the local number has 7 digits.
- 00Exit code
- 94Country code of Sri Lanka
- 11Colombo
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Sri Lanka
Area codes of big cities
Dial the code right after +94, with no 0 in front.
- Colombo+94 11
- Kandy+94 81
- Galle+94 91
- Jaffna+94 21
Mobiles lose the 0 too
A mobile such as 077 becomes +94 77 when you call from abroad.
- Fails
- +94 077 xxx xxxx
- Works
- +94 77 xxx xxxx
How Sri Lanka phone numbers work
- Length
- Every Sri Lanka number has 9 digits after +94
- Landlines
- Starts with 0. The digits after name the area, such as 011 for Colombo or 091 for Galle
- Mobiles
- Starts with 07, followed by the network's two digit code, such as 070 or 077
Want to call Sri Lanka?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Sri Lanka
The time now in Sri Lanka, and the best hours to call. Sri Lanka has no daylight saving time, so its side of the time difference never moves.
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Holidays in Sri Lanka
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct25Vap Full Moon Poya DaySunday
- Nov8DiwaliSunday
- Nov24Il Full Moon Poya DayTuesday
- Dec23Unduvap Full Moon Poya DayWednesday
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of a Sri Lankan number is for calls inside the country. From abroad, leave it out: +94 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Sri Lanka, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Sri Lanka from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 94 and the 9-digit number
What's the best way to call Sri Lanka?
Dial your exit code, then 94 and the 9-digit number
How do you call Sri Lanka from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call to Sri Lanka with a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 94 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
How to call Sri Lanka number from a computer?
Dial your exit code, then 94 and the 9-digit number
Which exit code do I dial before 94?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Sri Lanka mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +94, then the 9-digit number
Why does my call to Sri Lanka not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Sri Lanka now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sri Lanka. Most of Sri Lanka keeps the time of Colombo. Sri Lanka has no daylight saving time
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Sri Lanka. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
How to make a free call to Sri Lanka mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +94 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 94 and the 9-digit number. It works the same in every country
Can a WhatsApp call Sri Lanka landline numbers?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Sri Lanka needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
Can I make an online call to Sri Lanka?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Sri Lanka needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an internet call to Sri Lanka number online?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Sri Lanka needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
How to make an international call to Sri Lanka?
Dial your exit code, then 94 and the 9-digit number