How to call Sri Lanka from India
- From mobile
- +94 xxx xxx xxx
- From landline
- 00 94 xxx xxx xxx
From $0.36/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Sri Lanka from India
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from India: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Remove the 0 that starts a Sri Lankan number when you dial it after 94.
- 00India 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
- 00 94 112 345 678
Main area codes in Sri Lanka
The area code comes right after 94, then the local number
- Colombo00 9411then 7 digits
- Jaffna00 9421then 7 digits
- Negombo00 9431then 7 digits
- Kandy00 9481then 7 digits
- Trincomalee00 9426then 7 digits
- Galle00 9491then 7 digits
- Batticaloa00 9465then 7 digits
- Matara00 9441then 7 digits
Before you call Sri Lanka
Dial a Sri Lankan city
Each city has its own code after 94, followed by 7 digits.
- Colombo00 94 11
- Kandy00 94 81
- Galle00 94 91
- Jaffna00 94 21
Drop the 0 from saved numbers
A contact saved as 011 must become 00 94 11 from India.
- Fails
- 00 94 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 94 11 xxx xxxx
Calling Sri Lanka cell phones
How do I call Sri Lanka from India? Dial +94 and the 9 digits. The time difference to Kolkata is zero all year.
Calling Sri Lanka from India without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sri Lanka for $0.36/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in India charge up to $0.15/min. Airtel and Vi sell an ISD pack for this route, and Jio has no pack that includes Sri Lanka.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan needed | $0.36 |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.062 + tax with plan |
 | $0.12 + tax |
 | $0.15 + tax$0.11 + 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
- Time difference
- All year: the same time as Kolkata
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
New Vi postpaid lines need physical verification for ISD
A new Vi postpaid line does not get international calls until Vi verifies the subscriber in person. This applies to every destination.
Vi, Postpaid Terms and ConditionsVi postpaid ISD discount ends during national roaming
The discounted ISD rate of a Vi postpaid plan or pack applies only on the home network. During national roaming, Vi charges the standard ISD rate for every destination.
Vi, Postpaid ISD Call Rates & ISD CodesFrom 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 India on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +94, then the number. It works from any mobile in India
Are calls to Sri Lanka included in India phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in India that we checked includes Sri Lanka in a plan
Does Jio include calls to Sri Lanka?
Jio charges $0.12 a minute to a landline in Sri Lanka and $0.12 to a mobile
Does Vi include calls to Sri Lanka?
With the ISD Pack Rs 18. Without it, Vi charges $0.15 a minute to a landline and $0.15 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from India?
With no plan, carriers in India charge up to $0.15 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Colombo from India?
For Colombo, dial 00 94 11, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Sri Lanka?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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 India 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 India 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 India?
From a landline in India, dial 00 94, then the 9-digit number
How to make an international call to Sri Lanka?
Dial 00 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too
When is the best time to call Sri Lanka?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Sri Lanka. All year: the same time as Kolkata