031 area code — Negombo
Phone numbers in Negombo, Sri Lanka use the area code 031. It falls within Gampaha. Numbers are written internationally as +94 31.
How to call Negombo
- From abroad
- +94 31 XXX XXXX
- Within Sri Lanka
- 031 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +94
About the 031 area code
Locally the code appears as 031; from outside Sri Lanka you replace the leading 0 with +94 31.
Area codes like 031 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 Negombo?
Negombo uses the area code 031, written internationally as +94 31.
How do I call Negombo from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +94 31, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Negombo?
Negombo is in the Asia/Colombo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 031 a mobile or a landline code?
031 is a geographic (landline) area code for Negombo. Mobile numbers in Sri Lanka use their own separate prefixes.