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Sri Lanka country code: +94
- Exit code from Sri Lanka: 00
- Time zone: SLST (UTC+5:30, no DST)
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What is the country code for Sri Lanka?
The country code for Sri Lanka is +94. To call Sri Lanka from the United States, dial 011 94 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +94 directly. A Sri Lanka number in full international format looks like +94 71 234 5678.
Sri Lanka at a glance
- Country calling code
- +94
- ISO country code
- LK
- Exit code (dialling out of Sri Lanka)
- 00
- The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
- National trunk prefix
- 0
- Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
- Number length
- 9 digits after the trunk 0
- Time zone
- SLST (UTC+5:30, no DST)
Dialing
How to call Sri Lanka: step by step
The full sequence is: exit code + 94 + local number (minus the leading 0).
- 1
Dial your exit code
From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere. - 2
Dial 94
94 is the country calling code for Sri Lanka. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world. - 3
Drop the leading 0
Numbers written for domestic use in Sri Lanka start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 11 234 5678 is what you dial after +94. - 4
Check the time first
Sri Lanka is on SLST (UTC+5:30, no DST). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.
Number format
What a Sri Lanka phone number looks like
The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.
| Type | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Landline | +94 XX XXX XXXX | +94 11 234 5678 |
| Mobile | +94 7X XXX XXXX | +94 71 234 5678 |
City codes
Sri Lanka area and city codes
Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.
| City / region | Code | Dial from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 011 | +94 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Sri Lanka?
The country code for Sri Lanka is +94. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Sri Lanka number looks like +94 71 234 5678.
How do I call Sri Lanka from the United States?
Dial 011, then 94, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +94 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Sri Lanka phone number?
9 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +94 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Sri Lanka from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +94 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Sri Lanka fail.
What time is it in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is on SLST (UTC+5:30, no DST). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.
Sources
- ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
- ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.
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