This is the telephone area code for Batticaloa and the surrounding regions in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
How to Call Batticaloa from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 94 (Sri Lanka country code)
- Dial the area code (65 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Batticaloa from United Kingdom
00 94 65 222 1234
Where:
00 = UK exit code
94 = Sri Lanka country code
65 = Batticaloa area code (065 without the 0)
222 1234 = Local Batticaloa phone number
Quick Facts
Batticaloa Area Code Coverage
The 065 area code covers the Batticaloa District and key coastal and inland towns:
Batticaloa City
Puliyantivu, Koddamunai, Kallady, Bar Road
Kattankudy
Kattankudy Town, Manjanthoduvai area
Eravur
Eravur Town, Chenkalady, Kommathurai
Valaichchenai
Valaichchenai Town, Kalkudah, Pasikudah resort area
Kaluwanchikudy
Kaluwanchikudy, Paddiruppu, Cheddipalayam
Vavunathivu
Vavunathivu and western lagoon regions
Major Sri Lanka Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sri Lanka
When calling Batticaloa from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Germany
00
Switzerland
00
Saudi Arabia
00
Qatar
00
Norway
00