Sri Lankan postal codes are five-digit numbers used by the Sri Lanka Postal Service. They identify each postal jurisdiction for more efficient sorting of mail. They were first introduced in 1997. Each post office in Sri Lanka has its own unique code. They are listed on this website. They are also available on the official website of the Sri Lanka Postal Department.
For administrative convenience, Colombo District has been divided into Zones 1-15. The major cities belonging to them are described in this article.
Colombo 01 Postal Code – 00100
The area that served as a stronghold during the British rule is known as Colombo Fort. The Sinhala name is “Kotuwa” (fort).
Colombo 02 Postal Code – 00200
The area where slaves were held during the British rule is known as Slave Island. The Sinhala name is “Kompanyaweediya”.
Colombo 03 Postal Code – 00300
The English name is Kolpity and the Sinhala name is “Kollupitiya”.
Colombo 04 Postal Code – 00400
This area is Bambalapitiya.
Colombo 05 Postal Code – 00500
Narahenpita, Havelock Town, Kirulapona North belong to this area.
Colombo 06 Postal Code – 00600
Wellawatta, Pamankada, Kirulapona South belong to this area.
Colombo 07 Postal Code – 00700
The English name is Cinnamon Garden and the Sinhala name is “Kurunduwatta”.
Colombo 08 Postal Code – 00800
Borella belongs to this area.
Colombo 09 Postal Code – 00900
Dematagoda belongs to this area.
Colombo 10 Postal Code – 01000
Maradana and Panchikawatte belong to this area.
Colombo 11 Postal Code – 01100
The English name is Pettah and the Sinhala name is “Pitakotuwa”.
Colombo 12 Postal Code – 01200
The English name is Hulsfdorf and the Sinhala name is “Aluthkade”.
Colombo 13 Postal Code – 01300
The English name is Bloemendhal and the Sinhala name is “Kotahena, Kochchikade”.
Colombo 14 Postal Code – 01400
Grandpass belongs to this area.
Colombo 15 Postal Code – 01500
Mattakkuliya, Modara, Mutwal, Madampitiya belongs to this area.
