Area Code 55 – Badulla
The phone area code for Badulla is 55 (international format +9455). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Badulla
Geographic Overview
The +94 55 area code is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Badulla District in Sri Lanka. This region, part of the Uva Province, is known for its mountainous terrain, tea estates, and the city of Badulla, which serves as the administrative capital. The area code covers the city itself and surrounding towns, including Bandarawela, Haputale, and Ella, which are popular tourist destinations.
Dialing Formats
For international callers, the complete number format is +94 55 XXX XXXX (or +94 55 XXXXXXX depending on the local number length). When dialing from within Sri Lanka, you must include the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, resulting in 055 XXX XXXX. For example, to call a fixed line in Badulla from abroad, you would dial +94 55 222 3456. From a local Sri Lankan phone, you would dial 055 222 3456.
Numbering Structure
Under the National Numbering Plan, Sri Lankan geographic numbers typically consist of the NDC (in this case, '55') followed by a subscriber number of 7 digits. The total length of a national significant number is 9 digits (excluding the leading '0' used for domestic dialing). The '55' code is part of the centralized numbering scheme administered by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Sri Lanka): Dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number: 055 XXX XXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or 011), then Sri Lanka's country code 94, then the area code 55 without the leading '0', followed by the subscriber number: +94 55 XXX XXXX.
Important Notes
As with all Sri Lankan geographic codes, numbers under +94 55 are tied to physical lines and are not portable to other regions. If you are calling a mobile number, you would use a different prefix (e.g., 7X or 8X). For businesses or individuals in Badulla, ensuring the correct dialing format is essential for successful call completion. The area code is not an overlay; it exclusively serves the Badulla district, and there are no plans for an overlay as of the latest TRCSL updates.