Every number type in Sri Lanka with real format examples: how numbers are written domestically, how to dial them from abroad, and the E.164 form your systems should store.
Right now in Sri Lanka
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Country code
+94
Trunk prefix
0
Intl. call prefix
00
Mobile digits
9
Number formats by type
Examples from the official numbering plan metadata. The E.164 column is the normalized form for databases and APIs.
Type
Domestic (national)
From abroad
E.164
Digits
Landline
0112 345 678
+94 112 345 678
+94112345678
9
Mobile
071 234 5678
+94 71 234 5678
+94712345678
9
How to call Sri Lanka
From abroad: dial +94 (or your country's exit code, e.g. 00 from Europe, 011 from North America), then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +94 71 234 5678
Within Sri Lanka: dial the number as written domestically, including the trunk prefix 0. Example: 071 234 5678
Calling abroad from Sri Lanka: the international prefix is 00, or simply use + on mobiles.
Storing numbers in software: always store E.164 (+94712345678): unambiguous, sortable, and what SMS and telephony APIs expect.
Exact dial sequence from your country
Pick where you are calling from and get the digit-for-digit sequence for a Sri Lanka number, with your country's exit code instead of the generic +.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the phone number format in Sri Lanka?
Numbers in Sri Lanka use country code +94. A mobile number looks like 071 234 5678 domestically, or +94 71 234 5678 in international format (E.164: +94712345678). Mobile numbers have 9 national digits.
How do I call Sri Lanka from abroad?
Dial your country's international prefix (or +), then 94, then the national number without the leading 0. Example: +94 71 234 5678.
What is the country calling code for Sri Lanka?
The country calling code for Sri Lanka is +94. To call abroad from Sri Lanka, the international prefix is 00 (or use +).
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