082 area code — Kandy
Phone numbers in Kandy, Sri Lanka use the area code 082. Numbers are written internationally as +94 82.
How to call Kandy
- From abroad
- +94 82 XXX XXXX
- Within Sri Lanka
- 082 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +94
About the 082 area code
Locally the code appears as 082; from outside Sri Lanka you replace the leading 0 with +94 82.
Area codes like 082 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 Kandy?
Kandy uses the area code 082, written internationally as +94 82.
How do I call Kandy from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +94 82, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Kandy?
Kandy is in the Asia/Colombo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 082 a mobile or a landline code?
082 is a geographic (landline) area code for Kandy. Mobile numbers in Sri Lanka use their own separate prefixes.