This is the telephone area code for Jaffna and surrounding areas in Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
How to Call Jaffna from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 94 (Sri Lanka country code)
- Dial the area code (21 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Jaffna from Canada
011 94 21 2 345 678
Where:
011 = Canada exit code
94 = Sri Lanka country code
21 = Jaffna area code (021 without the 0)
2 345 678 = Local Jaffna phone number
Quick Facts
Jaffna Area Code Coverage
The 021 area code covers Jaffna and surrounding areas in Northern Province:
Jaffna City
City Centre, Jaffna Fort, Nallur Temple, commercial district
Nallur
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple area, residential zones, cultural center
Chundikuli
Residential area, schools, Jaffna College vicinity
Karainagar
Nagadeepa Island, Hindu temple, fishing village area
Point Pedro
Northernmost town, fishing port, coastal area
Greater Jaffna
Chavakachcheri, Kopay, Tellippalai, surrounding villages
Major Sri Lanka Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sri Lanka
When calling Jaffna from these countries, use these exit codes:
Canada
011
United Kingdom
00
India
00
Australia
0011
United States
011
Singapore
001