Sri Lanka Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s country calling code is +94. Within Sri Lanka, phone numbers are typically written with the trunk prefix 0 and then either a geographic area code (for landlines) or a mobile operator code (for mobiles). That’s why you’ll commonly see landlines like 011 XXXXXXX (Colombo) or 081 XXXXXXX (Kandy), and mobile numbers like 07X XXXXXXX. When you call from abroad, the key rule is to drop the leading 0 and dial +94 instead—so 011… → +94 11… and 077… → +94 77…. Sri Lanka’s international dialing prefix (IDD) is 00 if you’re calling out from within the country (or you can use + on a mobile). 

Mobiles in Sri Lanka are easy to recognize because the operator codes all start with 07 and the full mobile number is typically 10 digits in domestic form (0 + 7X + 7 digits). Landlines also use a consistent pattern (0 + area code + 7-digit subscriber number), and you generally need the area code even when calling from a mobile to a fixed line. For the most reliable calling and messaging (WhatsApp/SMS verification, travel, roaming), store numbers in E.164 format: +94 followed by the number without the domestic leading 0. 

What are the emergency numbers in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s commonly used emergency numbers include 110 (emergency/ambulance & fire and rescue), 118 / 119 (police emergency hotlines), and 112 (emergency access from mobile networks in the national numbering plan).