How to call Sri Lanka from New Zealand
- 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 New Zealand
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from New Zealand: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Sri Lankan numbers have 9 digits after 94, because the 0 used inside Sri Lanka drops.
- 00New Zealand 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 the right city code
Each city code takes 7 more digits.
- Kandy00 94 81
- Galle00 94 91
- Jaffna00 94 21
Leave out the 0 after 94
A 0 after 94 sends the call nowhere.
- Fails
- 00 94 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 94 11 xxx xxxx
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How do I call Sri Lanka from New Zealand? Type the number in the dialer above, for calling Sri Lanka cell phones too.
- Type +94 in the dialer
- Add the 9-digit number
- Press call
Calling Sri Lanka from New Zealand without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sri Lanka for $0.36/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81/min. 2degrees has no plan that covers Sri Lanka, and One NZ covers it only with Home Phone.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.36 |
 | $0.81 |
 | $0.80$0.45 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. The time difference changes when New Zealand moves its clocks, never when Sri Lanka does.
- Time difference
- April to September: 6.5 hours behind Auckland
- September to April: 7.5 hours behind Auckland
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
One NZ Prepay Plus charges $1.43 per minute outside the top 15
On a One NZ Prepay Plus plan, a call to a country outside the top 15 overseas destinations costs $1.43 per minute. An International Add-On allowance does not cover these calls. Check the destination before you call.
One NZ, Prepay terms2degrees Spend Control blocks calls at the limit
On a 2degrees Pay Monthly plan, Spend Control blocks further chargeable calls when you reach your limit. This includes international calls outside your plan allowance. Change or turn off the limit, or wait for the next billing date.
2degrees, Spend Control terms and conditionsFrom 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 a New Zealand cell phone or mobile?
Dial +94, then the number. It works from any mobile in New Zealand
Are calls to Sri Lanka included in New Zealand phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in New Zealand that we checked includes Sri Lanka in a plan
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from New Zealand?
With no plan, carriers in New Zealand charge up to $0.81 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Colombo from New Zealand?
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
How to make a free call to Sri Lanka, or call Sri Lanka from New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 Sri Lanka landline from New Zealand?
From a landline in New Zealand, dial 00 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 September: 6.5 hours behind Auckland. September to April: 7.5 hours behind Auckland
How to make an international call to Sri Lanka?
Dial 00 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too