Chat • Sinhala Keyboard • One platform
One Community.
Everything Together.
Sinhela is more than a chat app. It's where Sri Lankans chat, connect, share, and build a stronger community — together.
Windows 10/11supported
Androidapp available
Sinhela KeyboardTyping Sinhala is now very easy
Now write in Sinhala on your computer too.
Chat with friends in Sinhala.
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Everything Inside
One App. Everything You Need.
Sinhela is packed with everything Sri Lankans need to stay close — here's what's inside.
Chats & Voice Notes
Fast, fun messaging with photos, stickers, reactions and voice notes that feel like a hug from home.
HD Calls, Anywhere
Crystal-clear voice & video calls built for real networks — from Colombo fibre to up-country signal, and even overseas where other apps struggle.
Communities
From university batches to hometown crews — find your people, or start your own community in seconds.
Chat in 29 Languages
සිංහල, தமிழ் and English are first-class — plus auto-translation in 25 more languages, so language is never a barrier.
Web App & QR Sign-in
Open chat.sinhela.com in any browser and scan a QR code to sign in instantly — your chats follow you to every screen.
Sinhala News, Live
Breaking Sri Lankan news from trusted local sources, delivered in real time with instant notifications — right inside your chats.
Updates & Moments
Share what you're up to with photo and status updates that bring your circle closer every day.
Private & Secure
Your conversations belong to you. Modern security protects your chats, and your data is never for sale.
Communities
Built for Sri Lanka. Made for Everyone.
From university groups and hometown crews to interest communities and support networks — Sinhela brings us all together.
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🌴 Travel Sri Lanka
Explore beautiful places, hidden gems & travel tips.
🎓 University Life
Study, share notes & student life.
🍛 Foodie Lanka
Food, recipes & restaurant recommendations.
💡 Entrepreneurs
Ideas, startups & business growth.
📸 Photography SL
Photos, tips & creativity.
🎬 Sinhala Cinema
Movies, reviews & latest updates.
Loved by Thousands
What Our Community Says
Nadee Perera
Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Sinhela helped me find my travel crew and explore places I never thought I would. Truly amazing!”
★★★★★
Tharaka Malshan
Kandy, Sri Lanka
“From group chats to study material, everything I need is here. Sinhela is our everyday app.”
★★★★★
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Ishara Fernando
Galle, Sri Lanka
“Finally an app that feels like home. Sinhala keyboard-friendly, fast, and my whole family is on it.”
★★★★★
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Kavindu Silva
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
“Crystal clear calls to my parents back home, even from abroad. The communities keep me close to Lanka.”
★★★★★
New · For Windows
Sinhela Keyboard for Windows
Type Sinhala in any Windows app the way you say it. Type “amma”, pick අම්මා. It is free and works offline.
- Type in English letters and choose the Sinhala word
- Works in Word, Chrome, WhatsApp and other Windows apps
- Ctrl+Space switches between Sinhala and English
- Nothing you type leaves your computer
Take Sinhela with You Anywhere, Anytime.
Download the app and stay connected with Sri Lanka and the world.
From the Blog
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News & Stories
Welcome to Sinhela — One Community, Everything Together
Today we're proud to introduce Sinhela: a chat and community app made for Sri Lankans, by Sri Lankans.
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Five Communities You Should Join This Week
New to Sinhela? Here are five thriving communities to get you started — travel, food, study and more.
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Calls That Work — Even Across the World
Whether your family is in Colombo or your job took you overseas, Sinhela keeps your calls crystal clear.
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About Sinhela
Sri Lankan roots.
Sri Lankan roots.
Global connections.
Sinhela is designed as an inclusive communication platform for everyday conversations, communities, voice, sharing and future services — all with a distinctly Sri Lankan visual identity and a global-first experience.
Support
We're Here to Help
Questions, feedback or trouble signing in? Send us a message and the team will get back to you.
support@sinhela.com