Sri Lanka Phone Number Format
Country code +94 · ISO LK
How to format, dial, and validate Sri Lanka phone numbers, with live examples.
Country Code
+94
National Prefix
0
International Prefix
00
Mobile Portability
No
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Pre-filled with a valid fixed line number for Sri Lanka. Edit it and click "Try It" to see the parsed result.
Number Types & Example Formats
Each Sri Lanka phone-number type supported by libphonenumber, with a real example formatted three ways.
| Type | Length | National | International | E.164 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Line | 9 digits | 0112 345 678 | +94 112 345 678 | +94112345678 |
| Mobile | 9 digits | 071 234 5678 | +94 71 234 5678 | +94712345678 |
| UAN | 9 digits | 0197 312 345 | +94 197 312 345 | +94197312345 |
How to Dial Sri Lanka Numbers
From abroad
Dial +94 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0.
Within Sri Lanka
Dial 0 before the local number to make a domestic call.
Dialing out of Sri Lanka
Dial 00 followed by the destination country code and number.
Area Codes
Browse Sri Lanka area codes with cities, timezones, and example numbers for each.
Validate a Sri Lanka Number with the API
Send the number to the free libphonenumber API to get the parsed country, type, formatting, and validity.
curl https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/+94112345678Frequently Asked Questions
What is the country code for Sri Lanka?
└ The international country code for Sri Lanka is +94. Use this prefix when dialing Sri Lanka numbers from another country.
How long is a Sri Lanka phone number?
└ Sri Lanka phone numbers are typically 9 digits, not including the +94 country code.
How do I dial a Sri Lanka phone number from abroad?
└ From abroad, dial +94 followed by the national number, dropping any leading 0. Within Sri Lanka, dial 0 before the local number.
How do I validate a Sri Lanka phone number programmatically?
└ Send a GET request to https://libphonenumberapi.com/api/phone-numbers/<number>. The free libphonenumber API returns the parsed country, format, type, and validity for any number — no API key required.