This is the telephone area code for Kandy and surrounding areas in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
How to Call Kandy from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 94 (Sri Lanka country code)
- Dial the area code (81 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Kandy from Australia
0011 94 81 2 345 678
Where:
0011 = Australia exit code
94 = Sri Lanka country code
81 = Kandy area code (081 without the 0)
2 345 678 = Local Kandy phone number
Quick Facts
Kandy Area Code Coverage
The 081 area code covers Kandy and surrounding areas in Central Province:
Kandy City
City Centre, Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake area
Peradeniya
University area, Botanical Gardens, residential zones
Katugastota
Northern suburb, commercial area, Mahaweli River
Gampola
Nearby town, tea plantation areas, historic sites
Nawalapitiya
Tea country, hill station, scenic areas
Greater Kandy
Kegalle, Kadugannawa, Pussellawa, surrounding villages
Major Sri Lanka Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Sri Lanka
When calling Kandy from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
United Kingdom
00
India
00
Malaysia
00
Canada
011