Sri Lanka Postal Code Finder
Search 20,000+ postal codes for cities and areas across Sri Lanka. Free, instant, and accurate.
Postal Codes for Major Sri Lankan Cities
About Sri Lanka Postal Codes
Sri Lanka postal codes are 5-digit numbers managed by Sri Lanka Post. The system covers all nine provinces with over 20,000 unique codes assigned to cities, towns, villages, and rural delivery areas.
The first two digits generally identify the postal district: codes starting with 00 are in Colombo, 11–19 in the Western Province, 20 in Kandy, 80–89 in the Southern Province, and so on.
Sri Lanka uses postal codes, not ZIP codes. ZIP codes are a United States (USPS) system. For international mail to Sri Lanka, use the 5-digit Sri Lanka postal code in the address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for Colombo, Sri Lanka?▾
The main postal code for Colombo is 00100. Different areas within Colombo have specific codes — Colombo 2 is 00200, Colombo 3 is 00300, and so on. Use the search above to find the exact code for any Colombo area.
How do Sri Lanka postal codes work?▾
Sri Lanka postal codes are 5-digit numbers. The first two digits indicate the postal district or province. For example, 00xxx is Colombo district, 20xxx is the Kandy/Central region, and 80xxx is the Galle/Southern region. The remaining digits identify the specific delivery area.
Does Sri Lanka use ZIP codes?▾
Sri Lanka uses 5-digit postal codes, not ZIP codes. ZIP codes are specific to the United States postal system (USPS). For international mail addressed to Sri Lanka, use the Sri Lanka Post 5-digit postal code.
How many postal codes does Sri Lanka have?▾
Sri Lanka has over 20,000 postal codes covering cities, towns, villages, and rural delivery areas across all nine provinces. This tool provides a searchable database of all of them, free of charge.
How to Find a Postal Code
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