Postal Codes

Sri Lankan postal codes typically consist of five digit numbers. These zip codes are used primarily for sorting and delivering mail efficiently in Sri Lanka. They help postal services identify specific geographical areas & post office, facilitating the sorting and delivery process. It is commonly known as pin code as well as zip code in various conditions.

How to Use Postal Code / Zip Code?

Postal codes are essential for various purposes:

• Mail Sorting: They aid in sorting incoming and outgoing mail by geographical area / post office.
• Addressing: When sending mail or packages, including the correct postal code ensures that the item is routed to the correct destination within the intended area.
• Location Identification: Postal codes are used in applications and databases to identify specific locations accurately, facilitating logistics and navigation.

This web page serves as a user-friendly interface for accessing information about post offices and their associated postal codes:

• Post Office: Users can select a post office from a drop-down menu. Upon selection, the name and postal code of the chosen post office are displayed in the output area.
• Postal Code: Users can select a postal code / zip code from another drop-down menu. Upon selection, the postal code and name of the corresponding post office are displayed in the output area.

However, this database does not include the Colombo city’s major towns as they are already comes under Colombo city number. Eg: Colombo 01 is equal to Colombo Fort. Likewise, the , and Colombo 05 is equal to Havelock Town, Kirulapone and Narahenpita. If you wan to know such details and codes, please check Colombo Post Code.

You can access more codes in Sri Lanka for district-wise as given below: