How to call Sri Lanka from Australia
- From mobile
- +94 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 0011 94 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.36/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sri Lanka from Australia
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from Australia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A Sri Lankan area code never keeps its 0 after 94, so Colombo is 11 and not 011.
- 0011Australia exit code
- 94Country code of Sri Lanka
- 11Colombo
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +94 xxx xxx xxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +94 112 345 678
- Mobile
- +94 112 345 678
- Landline
- 0011 94 112 345 678
Main area codes in Sri Lanka
The area code comes right after 94, then the local number
- Colombo0011 9411then 7 digits
- Jaffna0011 9421then 7 digits
- Negombo0011 9431then 7 digits
- Kandy0011 9481then 7 digits
- Trincomalee0011 9426then 7 digits
- Galle0011 9491then 7 digits
- Batticaloa0011 9465then 7 digits
- Matara0011 9441then 7 digits
Before you call Sri Lanka
Drop the 0 from city codes
The 0 you dial inside Sri Lanka stays out of the number from Australia.
- Fails
- 0011 94 011 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 0011 94 11 xxx xxxx
Dial the code for your city
Each city code has 2 digits and is followed by 7 digits.
- Kandy0011 94 81
- Galle0011 94 91
- Jaffna0011 94 21
Save contacts with +94
Calling Sri Lanka cell phones works the same way: save +94 and 9 digits, then use it to call to Sri Lanka from your mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
Calling Sri Lanka from Australia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sri Lanka for $0.36/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75/min. Telstra has no plan that includes Sri Lanka, and Optus and Vodafone include it on one plan each.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 4× cheaper | $0.36 |
 | $1.75 landline · $1.15 mobile |
 | $0.10 |
 | $0.35 + $0.19 per call |
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. The time difference changes in October and April, when Sydney clocks change.
- Time difference
- April to October: 4.5 hours behind Sydney
- October to April: 5.5 hours behind Sydney
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
Optus Supercharge adds 39c per call
On Optus Prepaid Supercharge, every international call costs a 39c flagfall. The per-minute rate comes on top of it.
Optus, Optus Prepaid Supercharge | International Call RatesFrom any country, a call to Sri Lanka also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
How to call Sri Lanka from Australia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +94, then the number. It works from any mobile in Australia
Are calls to Sri Lanka included in Australia phone plans?
On some plans. Optus includes calls to Sri Lanka in its plans. Vodafone charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from Australia?
With no plan, carriers in Australia charge up to $1.75 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Colombo from Australia?
For Colombo, dial 0011 94 11, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 0011 to call Sri Lanka?
From a landline, yes: dial 0011, then 94. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +94 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 94 and the 9-digit number
Can I call Sri Lanka on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 94 and the 9-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to Sri Lanka
Why isn't my call going through to Sri Lanka?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Sri Lanka from Australia for free?
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 to call Sri Lanka from Australia on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Sri Lanka without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call a Sri Lanka landline from Australia?
From a landline in Australia, dial 0011 94, then the 9-digit number
When is the best time to call Sri Lanka?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sri Lanka. April to October: 4.5 hours behind Sydney. October to April: 5.5 hours behind Sydney
How to call to Sri Lanka with an international call?
Dial 0011 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too
Does Optus include calls to Sri Lanka?
Yes, up to 800 minutes. Optus includes 800 minutes to Sri Lanka with Optus Flex Plus $395 recharge