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How to Call Sri Lanka from the UK (2026 Guide)

To call Sri Lanka from the UK, dial +94 (or 00 94) followed by the Sri Lankan number with the leading 0 removed. Below is the exact format, worked examples for mobiles and landlines, and the cheapest way to make the call.

Last updated June 2026

The dialling format

From the UK, every Sri Lankan number is dialled as:

+94  +  the number without its leading 0

You can type +94 (works from any mobile) or the UK international exit code 0094. Sri Lanka's country code is 94.

Calling a Sri Lankan mobile

Sri Lankan mobiles are written as 07X XXX XXXX. Drop the 0 and add +94:

NetworkLocal formatDial from UK
Dialog077 123 4567+94 77 123 4567
SLT-Mobitel071 234 5678+94 71 234 5678
Hutch078 345 6789+94 78 345 6789
Dialog (ex-Airtel)075 456 7890+94 75 456 7890

Calling a Sri Lankan landline

Landlines have an area code starting with 0. Drop that 0 and add +94:

CityLocal formatDial from UK
Colombo011 234 5678+94 11 234 5678
Kandy081 234 5678+94 81 234 5678
Jaffna021 234 5678+94 21 234 5678
Galle091 234 5678+94 91 234 5678

See the full list of area codes in our Sri Lanka country code (+94) guide.

Step by step

  1. Open your dialler or the TISA Home app. The app gives you the cheapest rate and shows your UK Caller ID to the person in Sri Lanka.
  2. Type +94. Press and hold 0 for + on a mobile, or dial 0094.
  3. Add the number without the leading 0. Mobile 077 123 4567 → +94 77 123 4567.
  4. For landlines, keep the area code (minus its 0). Colombo 011 234 5678 → +94 11 234 5678.
  5. Press call. With TISA Home you pay a flat 14p/min inc. VAT - no connection or maintenance fees.
Cheapest way to call: UK networks (Vodafone, O2, EE) charge around £2/min to Sri Lanka. The TISA Home app (CallMyLanka) is a flat 14p/min inc. VAT for landline and mobile, with 100% Caller ID relay and no hidden access charge - the cheapest honest pay-as-you-go rate. See the full 2026 price comparison.

FAQs

What is the dialling code to call Sri Lanka from the UK?

Dial +94 (or 00 94) then the Sri Lankan number with the leading 0 removed. Example: 077 123 4567 becomes +94 77 123 4567.

Do I remove the 0 when calling Sri Lanka?

Yes - after +94, drop the leading 0 of the number, for both mobiles and landline area codes.

How much does it cost to call Sri Lanka from the UK?

UK networks charge around £2/min. CallMyLanka via the TISA Home app is a flat 14p/min inclusive of VAT for landline and mobile - the cheapest honest pay-as-you-go rate, with full Caller ID relay.

Can I call a Sri Lankan landline, hotel or business?

Yes. Unlike WhatsApp, CallMyLanka reaches any number - landlines, hotels, hospitals, banks and government offices - with your UK Caller ID relayed so they know it is a genuine call.

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