How to call Sri Lanka from the UK
- 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 the UK
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Sri Lankan numbers start with a 0 at home. Drop that 0 after 94.
- 00The UK 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 city with its 2-digit code
Each city code is followed by 7 local digits.
- Colombo00 94 11
- Kandy00 94 81
- Galle00 94 91
- Jaffna00 94 21
Drop the 0 before the city code
A saved Sri Lankan number often keeps its 0, and the call fails with it.
- Fails
- 00 94 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 00 94 11 xxx xxxx
Calling Sri Lanka cell phones
Save each Sri Lankan mobile as +94 and the 9 digits, without the leading 0.
Calling Sri Lanka from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sri Lanka for $0.36/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. Only O2 includes calls to Sri Lanka on a plan; EE and Vodafone need an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 17× cheaper | $0.36 |
 | $6.13$0.20 landline · $0.26 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.21 landline · $0.25 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 moves only when UK clocks change, as Sri Lanka keeps one time all year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 4.5 hours ahead of London
- October to March: 5.5 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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 do I call Sri Lanka from the UK on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +94, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Sri Lanka included in UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Sri Lanka in a plan
Does O2 include calls to Sri Lanka?
With the £15 Big Bundle. Without it, O2 charges $5.42 a minute to a landline and $5.42 to a mobile
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Colombo from the UK?
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 from the UK?
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 the UK 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 the UK?
From a landline in the UK, 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. March to October: 4.5 hours ahead of London. October to March: 5.5 hours ahead of London