023 area code — Mannar
In Sri Lanka, the area code 023 covers Mannar. Numbers are written internationally as +94 23.
How to call Mannar
- From abroad
- +94 23 XXX XXXX
- Within Sri Lanka
- 023 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +94
About the 023 area code
When you see a number beginning +94 23, it belongs to Mannar: the 94 is Sri Lanka's country calling code and 23 is the area code.
Area codes like 023 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 Mannar?
Mannar uses the area code 023, written internationally as +94 23.
How do I call Mannar from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +94 23, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Mannar?
Mannar is in the Asia/Colombo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 023 a mobile or a landline code?
023 is a geographic (landline) area code for Mannar. Mobile numbers in Sri Lanka use their own separate prefixes.