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Germany Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Germany Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
40, Alfred House Avenue, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 258 04 31
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 50 minutes)
Germany Consulate General in Colombo, Sri Lanka
40 Alfred House Ave, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 112 580 431
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 50 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following Sri Lankan and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Festival in Augsburg | Saturday, August 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| World Peace Day | Tuesday, September 01 | 2 months |
| German Language Day | Saturday, September 12 | 2 months, 1 week |
| European Heritage Days | Sunday, September 13 | 2 months, 1 week |
| German World Children's Day | Sunday, September 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of German Unity | Saturday, October 03 | 3 months |
| Harvest Festival | Sunday, October 04 | 3 months |
| Grandparents' Day | Sunday, October 11 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Day of the Libraries | Saturday, October 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
Germany currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Sri Lanka including Colombo and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Germany. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Germany in Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in Sri Lanka?
The German representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Peace Festival in Augsburg (DE) Sat, Aug 08, 2026 (1 month, 1 week)
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Time in Germany vs Sri Lanka
Berlin, Germany time is 4:30 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09:10AMTuesday, June 30, 2026
Berlin, Germany
05:40AMTuesday, June 30, 2026