This is the telephone area code for Hambantota and the surrounding southern coastal districts of Sri Lanka.
How to Call Hambantota from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 94 (Sri Lanka country code)
- Dial the area code (47 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Hambantota from Australia
0011 94 47 222 1234
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
94 = Sri Lanka country code
47 = Hambantota area code (047 without the 0)
222 1234 = Local Hambantota phone number
Quick Facts
Hambantota Area Code Coverage
The 047 area code covers the Hambantota District and several key industrial and tourist hubs:
Hambantota Town
Port Area, Siribopura, Magampura
Tangalle
Tangalle Town, Medaketiya, Goyambokka
Tissamaharama
Tissa Town, Yala Border, Kataragama Road
Ambalantota
Ambalantota Town, Ridiyagama, Nonagama
Beliatta
Beliatta Town, Nihiluwa, Getamanna
Angunukolapelessa
Town Centre and surrounding agricultural zones
Major Sri Lanka Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sri Lanka
When calling Hambantota from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
United Kingdom
00
European Union
00
Singapore
001
New Zealand
00
Canada
011