Time: Sri Lanka is GMT+5:30 in summer and +6hrs in winter from UK. Australia: -4:30 hrs. USA: +11 hrs

Telephone: Country code is 94, outgoing International code :00.

Mobile Tel: there are good telecommunication networks. The sim cards and recharge cards for your preferred networks can be purchased for cheap. Recharge cards and internets cards are available any communication center.

Fax: Available in most hotel receptions and communication centers around the country.

Internet: all Colombo hotels and almost every hotel in Sri Lanka are equipped with internet facilities. There are many number of internet cafes available for you in towns as well.

Post: Airmail to Europe takes about 7 days.

Electricity: Note that when you charge your equipment such has mobile phone, laptop or camera, our output is 230-240 V AC, 50Hz. A voltage stabilizer is obtainable from a good electrical store. You will need to use an interchanging international adaptor as there are two types of plug fittings used in Sri Lanka.