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How to Call Sri Lanka from the United States
Country code +94 — Dial 011 94 71 XXX XXXX from a US landline or +94 71 XXX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 94, the country code of Sri Lanka.
- 3Dial the number: 9 digits, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Sri Lanka.
| Calling a… | Written in Sri Lanka | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 071 XXX XXXX |
011 94 71 XXX XXXX |
+94 71 XXX XXXX |
| Landline (Colombo) | 0112 XXX XXX |
011 94 112 XXX XXX |
+94 112 XXX XXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 070–072 or 074–078. More number types: Sri Lanka phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Sri Lanka had 133 mobile subscriptions and 6.8 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Sri Lanka mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Sri Lanka
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Colombo, call between 11:30 PM–10:30 AM EDT (8:30 PM–7:30 AM PDT). Sri Lanka doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Sri Lanka is on UTC+5:30, 9.5 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.