Sri Lanka +94
To call Sri Lanka from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 94, then the local number without its leading 0. Written in full: +94 71 234 5678.
The country calling code for Sri Lanka is +94. A number starting +94 or 0094 is a call to or from Sri Lanka. From abroad: +94 71 234 5678.
To call Sri Lanka from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 94, then the local number without its leading 0. The +94 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Sri Lanka from abroad
011 94 71 234 567800 94 71 234 56780011 94 71 234 5678+94 71 234 567871 234 5678 is a real-format Sri Lanka mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, without its leading 0.
Sri Lanka area codes
In Sri Lanka, landlines usually include an area code after +94 (without its leading 0). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
0112 345 678from abroad+94 112 345 678071 234 5678from abroad+94 71 234 5678Landline numbers in Sri Lanka have 9 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 9 digits and start with 7. The national prefix 0 is only dialled inside the country — drop it after +94.
Calling abroad from Sri Lanka
To call another country from Sri Lanka, dial the exit code 00 (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Sri Lanka to the United States, for example: 00 1 201 555 0123.
A Sri Lanka number in international format is written +94 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America). Switching to international format, drop the leading 0.
Cheapest ways to call Sri Lanka
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Sri Lanka for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +94?
Sri Lanka has the country calling code +94.
How do I call Sri Lanka from the United States?
Dial 011, then 94, then the local number without its leading 0 — for example 011 71 234 5678.
What does +94 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Sri Lanka. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +94 mobile or landline?
The +94 code identifies the country, not the line type; Sri Lanka landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Sri Lanka
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Sri Lanka has 3 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| DialogAxiata Group Berhad (73.75%) Bharti Airtel Limited (10.36%) | 413-02, 413-11 | 2G · 4G · 5G | 18.9 MQ1 2026 |
| SLTMobitelSri Lanka Telecom PLC (100%) | 413-01, 413-12 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 7.10 MQ4 2024 |
| HutchCK Hutchison Holdings Limited (85%)Emirates Telecommunication Group C… | 413-08 | 2G · 3G · 4G | 4.00 MQ4 2025 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- Airtel — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Dialog Axiata — 3G (UMTS) switched off
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Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.