How to call Sri Lanka from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Sri Lankan numbers have 9 digits after 94, and the 0 that starts a local number is not dialed.
- 011The US 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
- 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
Kurunegala and other city codes
Kurunegala is 011 94 37 and 7 more digits. Other big cities take 7 digits too.
- Colombo011 94 11
- Kandy011 94 81
- Galle011 94 91
- Kurunegala011 94 37
Drop the 0 of a local number
A Sri Lankan number written with a leading 0 fails after 94, so remove it.
- Fails
- 011 94 0 11 xxx xxxx
- Works
- 011 94 11 xxx xxxx
Calling Sri Lanka cell phones
Calling Sri Lanka from the USA on a mobile starts with the plus, and the phone adds the exit code.
- Press and hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 94
- Dial the 9-digit number
Calling Sri Lanka from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Sri Lanka for $0.36/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon each need an international add-on for Sri Lanka, or they bill by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.36 |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + tax |
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 because only US clocks move: it grows by 1 hour in November and shrinks by 1 hour in March.
- Time difference
- March to November: 9.5 hours ahead of New York
- November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- None, the clocks never change
Why a call to Sri Lanka fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +94, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
How to make an international call to Sri Lanka?
Dial 011 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too
How do I call Sri Lanka from the USA?
Dial 011 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too
How to dial Sri Lanka from the USA?
Dial 011 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too
How to make a call to Sri Lanka from the USA?
Dial 011 94, then the 9-digit number. From a mobile, +94 works too
Are calls to Sri Lanka included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Sri Lanka in a plan
How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Colombo from the USA?
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
How to call Sri Lanka landline from the USA?
From a landline in the US, dial 011 94, then 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 the USA for free? Is there a free call to Sri Lanka?
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 USA 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
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 New York. November to March: 10.5 hours ahead of New York