011 area code — Colombo
011 is the local dialing code used in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Numbers are written internationally as +94 11.
How to call Colombo
- From abroad
- +94 11 XXX XXXX
- Within Sri Lanka
- 011 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +94
About the 011 area code
A full number here takes the form +94 11 XXX XXXX — the 11 identifies Colombo within Sri Lanka's numbering plan.
Area codes like 011 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Sri Lanka number. To actually receive an SMS on a Sri Lanka number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Colombo?
Colombo uses the area code 011, written internationally as +94 11.
How do I call Colombo from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +94 11, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Colombo?
Colombo is in the Asia/Colombo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 011 a mobile or a landline code?
011 is a geographic (landline) area code for Colombo. Mobile numbers in Sri Lanka use their own separate prefixes.