A Sri Lanka number gives your business a local presence with country code +94. Inside Sri Lanka, callers dial the trunk prefix 0 before the area code. From abroad, callers dial +94 and drop the 0.
Number types in Sri Lanka
- Local numbersGeographic numbers with a city or regional area code. Customers see a familiar local number and call you at local rates.
- National numbersNon-geographic numbers that work nationwide without tying you to one city — ideal for a single number across the whole country.
- Mobile numbersNumbers from mobile ranges, for services that need a mobile-looking number. SMS capability depends on the range.
National prefixes
Sri Lanka numbering at a glance
| Country code | +94 |
|---|---|
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| International call prefix | 00 |
| Geographic number length | 9 digits after the country code |
| Mobile number length | 9 digits |
| Example landline format | +94 112 345 678 |
| Number types in the plan | Local, national and mobile |
| Capital | Colombo |
| Official languages | Sinhala, Tamil, English |
| Currency | LKR |
| Time zone | Asia/Colombo |
What you get with every Sri Lanka number
- Delivery to your SIP trunk, IP-PBX, Microsoft Teams (Direct Routing), softphone or any mobile number
- Time-of-day routing, failover destinations and simultaneous ring
- Real-time call records and usage in the customer portal
- Number porting in and out, where the Sri Lanka regulator allows it
Requirements for Sri Lanka numbers
Some Sri Lanka number ranges require proof of a business or residential address, or company registration documents. You will see exactly what is needed for the number you choose before you pay, and you can upload documents in the portal. How verification works.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a Sri Lanka number if my business is based elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many Sri Lanka ranges are available to international businesses; others need a local address. The requirement is shown on each number before checkout.
How do people abroad call a Sri Lanka number?
They dial their international access code (or + on a mobile), then 94, then the number without the leading 0. For example: +94 112 345 678.
Can I move my existing Sri Lanka number to you?
In most cases, yes. Contact sales with the number and current provider and we will confirm portability and timing.