🇱🇰Kuwait to Sri Lanka Calling Guide

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Country Code +94

Calling Sri Lanka from Kuwait normally means dialing 00 then +94 before the local number. StartACall places the call from your browser instead, with no app to install and no SIM card to swap.

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How to Call Sri Lanka from Kuwait

Dialing Sri Lanka is simple. Use the country code +94 and drop any leading zero from the local number.

1

Kuwait Exit Code

From a landline in Kuwait dial 00 then the country code 94. From mobile or VoIP you can use the + shorthand before the number.
(With StartACall just type the number using +94)

2

Sri Lanka Code (+94)

Dial +94. This connects you to Sri Lanka.

3

Area Code & Number

Remove the leading zero from the domestic number, then dial the area or mobile number. For example Colombo local 011 2xxxxxx becomes +94 11 2xxxxxx.Note: No Sri Lankan carrier codes are required.

Dialing Examples

International calls to Sri Lanka just need the country code and then the local number without a leading zero.

Landline (Colombo)
+94 11 2234567
Mobile
+94 7XX XXX XXX
(Drop the leading zero when dialing internationally)

Sri Lanka City Codes

Common area codes for major Sri Lankan cities.

CityRegionArea Code
ColomboWestern11
KandyCentral81
GalleSouthern91
JaffnaNorthern21
MataraSouthern41
CityRegionArea Code
KurunegalaNorth Western37
AnuradhapuraNorth Central25
TrincomaleeEastern26
RatnapuraSabaragamuwa45
BadullaUva55
Mobile Numbers

Mobile Number Rules

Sri Lankan mobile numbers use prefixes starting with 7. Dial them internationally as +94 followed by the mobile digits without the initial zero.

Mobile Prefixes

Typical mobile numbers look like 07X XXX XXXX domestically. Internationally drop the zero and dial +94 7X XXX XXXX.

+94 7XX XXX XXX

No Carrier Codes

When calling from Kuwait you do not dial any Sri Lankan domestic carrier selection codes. Use the country code and the city or mobile number only.

0Use +94 then the number

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Sri Lanka?

The country calling code for Sri Lanka is +94. Dial this after the Kuwait exit code (00) if using a landline, or use + on mobile/VoIP.

Do I need to dial a carrier code?

No. Carrier selection codes are only for domestic calls inside Sri Lanka. When calling from Kuwait, just use +94 followed by the area or mobile number without the leading zero.

How do I call a Sri Lankan mobile from Kuwait?

Dial +94 followed by the mobile number without the initial zero, for example +94 7XX XXX XXX.

What is the area code for Colombo?

The area code for Colombo is 11. To call from Kuwait dial +94 11 followed by the local number.

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Calling Sri Lanka from Kuwait: what to know

Sri Lanka answers on the country code +94, with the capital in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte (Colombo commercial) and most business concentrated around Colombo and Kandy. The working language for business is Sinhala, Tamil, English, and local offices generally keep hours of 8:30 to 17:30.

From Kuwait the outbound access code is 00, so a manual dial reads 00 then +94 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between Kuwait and Sri Lanka.

Most mobiles in Sri Lanka sit on operators such as Dialog Axiata, Mobitel (SLT), Hutch Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan mobiles are 10 digits including leading 0; drop 0 for international.

Sri Lanka runs on UTC plus 5:30, and it does not observe daylight saving, so the time difference stays constant through the year.

How to dial Sri Lanka from Kuwait

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 00

    00 is the international access code used when dialing out of Kuwait. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +94

    +94 routes the call to Sri Lanka.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Colombo that means including the area code 11.

Best time to call Sri Lanka

The destination is 2.5 hours ahead of you.

Kuwait clock (UTC plus 3)
09:00 to 14:30
Sri Lanka clock (UTC plus 5:30)
11:30 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Sri Lanka are within normal working hours.

Rates to Sri Lanka (+94)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.8987$8.99
Landline$1.0964$10.96

Rates as of 2026-07-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Sri Lanka from Kuwait?+

Dial 00 then +94 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Sri Lanka?+

The country code for Sri Lanka is +94. Colombo uses the area code 11.

What is the best time to call Sri Lanka?+

The destination is 2.5 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 14:30 your time reaches Sri Lanka during its working day (11:30 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Sri Lanka?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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