94 Country Code: Sri Lanka (+94)
Country code 94 (+94) belongs to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka uses the international dialing code +94, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LK.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +94 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 0094 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 94 (from the US and Canada), 0011 94 (from Australia), or the bare 94. All refer to the same Sri Lanka country code.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Sri Lanka (+94).
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Did You Get a Call from +94? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +94 followed by more digits is originating from Sri Lanka. The caller is dialing you from a Sri Lanka-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Sri Lanka carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +94:
- -Family or friends in Sri Lanka calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Sri Lanka-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Sri Lanka call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +94 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +94 number from the US, use Kinvo's Sri Lanka dialing guide — calls cost from $0.74/min with no app to download.
Sri Lanka Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +94.
Calling Sri Lanka Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Sri Lanka come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Sri Lanka numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0712345678), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Sri Lanka. Dial +94 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Sri Lanka numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Sri Lanka uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +94 is the legitimate Sri Lanka country code, and most unsolicited calls from +94 numbers are legitimate calls from Sri Lanka-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +94 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
When you are ready to place a call, the cheapest reliable route is to dial +94 from your browser using Kinvo — no app, no carrier add-on, and the per-minute rate is shown before you connect so there are no bill surprises. The browser approach also works from any laptop, tablet, or phone you happen to have access to, which matters when you're traveling, using a work device, or borrowing someone else's computer.
Calling Sri Lanka from Your Browser
To place a call to Sri Lanka, dial +94 followed by the local number in the Kinvo browser dialer. Pay-as-you-go, no app required.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sri Lanka Country Code
Which country is country code 94?
Country code 94 belongs to Sri Lanka. The full international dialing code is +94, also written as 0094 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 94 from the US and Canada, or +94 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Sri Lanka?
+94 is the international dialing code for Sri Lanka, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is LK. Equivalent forms — 0094, 011 94, +94, and 94 — all refer to the same Sri Lanka country code.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Sri Lanka from abroad?
Yes. Sri Lanka uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +94. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Sri Lanka.
Can I call Sri Lanka from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Sri Lanka via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +94 followed by the local number.