How to Call Afghanistan from Sri Lanka | Dialing Instructions Guide

How to Call Afghanistan from Sri Lanka?

Step 1	International Access Code or Exit code for Sri Lanka	00
Step 2	Dial the Country Code for Afghanistan	0093 or Alternatively “+” Sign i.e. +93
Step 3	Dial the “Area Code” for the city you are calling in Afghanistan	Area Code for Kabul
Step 4	Dial the Phone number

Follow below dialing procedure steps to make an International Call to Afghanistan from Sri Lanka  – Dialing Pattern Example: in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 & Step 4

Sri Lanka Exit Code	Afghanistan Country Code	City Code	Phone Number
00	93	City Code of Kabul	123 456789

So, dialing will be as follows: 

To Call Landline in Afghanistan from Sri Lanka:

00 93 (Area Code of City) 123 456789 – Press Call Button on Dialpad

To Call Mobile in Afghanistan from Sri Lanka:

00 93 123 456789 Or

+93 123 456789- Press Call Button on Dialpad (Long-press the 0 key until the + symbol appears)

Emergency Numbers in Afghanistan:

Dialing Police Phone Number	119
Dialing Fire Brigade Number	101
Dialing Emergency Number	119

List of Telecom Phone Network Operators:

1. Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog): Dialog Axiata is the largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 51%. It is a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad, a Malaysian multinational telecommunications company. Dialog offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

2. Mobitel (Pvt.) Ltd. (Mobitel): Mobitel is the second-largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 29%. It is a state-owned telecommunications company that offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

3. Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. (Hutch): Hutch is the third-largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 17%. It is a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong multinational conglomerate. Hutch offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

4. Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. (Airtel): Airtel is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in Sri Lanka, with a market share of approximately 3%. It is a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, an Indian multinational telecommunications company. Airtel offers a wide range of mobile services, including prepaid and postpaid plans, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G data services, international roaming, and value-added services.

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs):

There are a number of MVNOs operating in Sri Lanka. MVNOs are companies that lease network capacity from one of the major MNOs and then resell it to consumers under their own brand. Some of the largest MVNOs in Sri Lanka include:

1. LankaCom
2. Citytel
3. RELIANCE Communications
4. TATA Communications

The telecommunications sector in Sri Lanka is growing rapidly, with increasing demand for mobile and broadband services. The government is investing in infrastructure and is encouraging competition in the sector. The sector is expected to continue to grow in the coming years, as the economy improves and as more people adopt mobile and broadband services.

Time Zone Difference:

The best time to call Afghanistan is during the daytime hours in Afghanistan. This is because the time difference between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is UTC+4:30

UTC Time Difference between Sri Lanka & Afghanistan is UTC+4:30 (avoide calling at inconvenient time}

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