Sri Lanka Country Code

The country code for Sri Lanka is +94. Dial it after your country’s international access prefix (for example 011 from the US), then the local number.

+94

Calling Code

20,277,597

Population

65,610 km²

Area (km²)

Sri Lankan Rupee

LKR

Quick Facts

Sri Lanka

Asia N/A

Basic Information

Calling Code +94

ISO Codes LK / LKA

Capital Colombo

Independent No

Demographics

Population 20,277,597

Area 65,610 km²

Languages N/A

Driving Side N/A

Geography & Time

Region Asia

Subregion N/A

Continent N/A

Time Zones UTC+5:30

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Borders

N/A

Neighboring countries

How to Call Sri Lanka

From Any Country:

 +94 [Local Phone Number]

Example:

+94 11 123 4567

(Example: Calling Colombo, Sri Lanka from anywhere in the world)

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).

What are the city and area codes in Sri Lanka

Dialing tip: If a landline is written locally as 0 + area code (e.g., 011, 081, 091), that leading 0 is domestic-only. From outside Sri Lanka, drop the 0 and dial +94 instead (e.g., 011… → +94 11…).

City	Area Code	International Dialing Format
Colombo	11	+94 11 XXX XXXX
Kandy	81	+94 81 XXX XXXX
Galle	91	+94 91 XXX XXXX
Jaffna	21	+94 21 XXX XXXX
Negombo	31	+94 31 XXX XXXX
Kurunegala	37	+94 37 XXX XXXX
Matara	41	+94 41 XXX XXXX
Trincomalee	26	+94 26 XXX XXXX
Anuradhapura	25	+94 25 XXX XXXX
Batticaloa	65	+94 65 XXX XXXX