Embassy of China in Colombo

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If you are living or residing in Colombo and planning a trip to China, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of China in Colombo.

This information is for:

Sri Lankan passport holders living in Colombo
Chinese passports traveling/working or living in Colombo
Foreign passports currently residing in Colombo

Embassy Information

Address:	381-A Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7, Srilanka.
Phone:	0094-11-2688610.0094-11-2682494,0094-11-2694493
Fax:	0094-11-2693799,0094-11-2684579
Email:	chinaemb_lk@mfa.gov.cn
Website:	http://lk.china-embassy.org
Office hours:
Current time in Colombo	19:20 PM Thursday, July 02 2026-07-02 (GMT +0530)
Current time in Beijing (China)	21:50 PM Thursday, July 02 2026-07-02 (GMT +0800)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to China
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Chinese citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Colombo and Beijing is 4044.35 km (2513.04 miles). The average travel time is 8 hours 25 minutes.
Time difference: Colombo is 3:30 hours behind Beijing. When the time is 19:20 on July, Thursday 02 in Colombo, it is 21:50 on July, Thursday 02 in Beijing

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of China in Colombo.

Distance from city center 9.40 km ( 5.84 miles)

Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)

Distance to airport 4.21 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, July 02, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00	Close Now
Friday (July 03, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Saturday (July 04, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (July 05, 2026)		Closed
Monday (July 06, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (July 07, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (July 08, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Maritime Day: July 11, 2026 (Next 1 week, 1 day)

Embassy of China in Colombo FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of China located?

It is located at 381-A Bauddhaloka Mawatha Colombo 7, Srilanka.. Coordinates: (79.8714212, 6.904408699999999).

2. How do I contact the China Embassy in Colombo?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: 0094-11-2688610.0094-11-2682494,0094-11-2694493. The working hours are from except official holidays in China and Sri Lanka.