The country code (dialling code) for Sri Lanka is +94. To call from the UK, dial +94 then the number without its leading 0. This guide covers mobile network prefixes and the full list of Sri Lankan area codes.
Sri Lanka's international dialling code is 94. From the UK, start with +94 (or the exit code 0094), then add the Sri Lankan number without its leading 0.
+94 77 123 4567+94 11 234 5678For a full walkthrough see how to call Sri Lanka from the UK.
| Network | Prefixes | Dial from UK |
|---|---|---|
| Dialog Axiata | 077, 076, 074, 070 | +94 77 … |
| SLT-Mobitel | 071, 070 | +94 71 … |
| Hutch | 078, 072 | +94 78 … |
| Airtel (now Dialog) | 075 | +94 75 … |
Drop the leading 0 and prefix with +94. For example Kandy 081 → +94 81.
| Area code | City / District | Dial from UK |
|---|---|---|
| 011 | Colombo | +94 11 |
| 038 | Panadura | +94 38 |
| 034 | Kalutara | +94 34 |
| 033 | Gampaha | +94 33 |
| 031 | Negombo | +94 31 |
| 081 | Kandy | +94 81 |
| 066 | Matale | +94 66 |
| 052 | Nuwara Eliya | +94 52 |
| 091 | Galle | +94 91 |
| 041 | Matara | +94 41 |
| 047 | Hambantota | +94 47 |
| 021 | Jaffna | +94 21 |
| 024 | Vavuniya / Mullaitivu | +94 24 |
| 023 | Mannar | +94 23 |
| 026 | Trincomalee | +94 26 |
| 065 | Batticaloa | +94 65 |
| 063 | Ampara | +94 63 |
| 025 | Anuradhapura | +94 25 |
| 027 | Polonnaruwa | +94 27 |
| 037 | Kurunegala | +94 37 |
| 032 | Puttalam | +94 32 |
| 035 | Kegalle | +94 35 |
| 045 | Ratnapura | +94 45 |
| 055 | Badulla | +94 55 |
| 057 | Bandarawela | +94 57 |
Area codes are shown without the leading 0 in the "dial from UK" column. Mobile numbers do not use an area code - just the 07X prefix (minus the 0).
+94. From the UK dial +94 (or 0094) then the number without its leading 0.
011. From the UK dial +94 11 then the local number, e.g. +94 11 234 5678.
Mobiles start 07X: Dialog 077/076/074/070, SLT-Mobitel 071/070, Hutch 078/072, ex-Airtel 075. Drop the 0 and dial +94 7X from the UK.
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