How to call Sri Lanka from Canada
- From mobile
- +94 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 011 94 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.36/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sri Lanka from Canada
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Sri Lankan numbers written with a leading 0 lose that 0 after 94.
- Fails
- 011 94 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 94 11 xxx xxxx
- 011Canada exit code
- 94Country code of Sri Lanka
- xxx xxx xxxThe 9-digit number, area code first
- 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
- 011 94 112 345 678
Main area codes in Sri Lanka
The area code comes right after 94, then the local number
- Colombo011 9411then 7 digits
- Jaffna011 9421then 7 digits
- Negombo011 9431then 7 digits
- Kandy011 9481then 7 digits
- Trincomalee011 9426then 7 digits
- Galle011 9491then 7 digits
- Batticaloa011 9465then 7 digits
- Matara011 9441then 7 digits
Before you call Sri Lanka
Dial Kurunegala with 37
Kurunegala takes 7 more digits after its code. Type it in the dialer above.
- 011exit
- 94Sri Lanka
- 37Kurunegala
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Calling Sri Lanka cell phones
Use +94 from a mobile in Canada where a landline takes 011 94.
- Press and hold 0 for +
- Dial 94
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Sri Lanka from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sri Lanka for $0.36/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. Bell Mobility, Freedom Mobile, and Rogers each need a long distance add-on for Sri Lanka.
- Bell MobilityInternational long distance saver
- Freedom MobileWorld Saver
- RogersLong Distance U.S. & International
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 6× cheaper | $0.36 |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
 | $1.33 + tax$0.18 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.15 + tax with plan |
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 the time difference changes when Canada moves its clocks.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of Toronto
- November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From 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 Canada on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +94, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Sri Lanka included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Sri Lanka in a plan
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Colombo from Canada?
For Colombo, dial 011 94 11, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Sri Lanka?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, 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
Is there a free call to Sri Lanka, and how to call Sri Lanka from Canada 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 Canada 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 Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 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. March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of Toronto. November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of Toronto
How do I call Sri Lanka from Canada, and make an international call to Sri Lanka?
Dial 011 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too