Embassy of Japan in Colombo

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

This information is for:

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

Embassy Information

Address:	No. 20, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo7.
Phone:	+94-11-2693831/3
Fax:	+94-11-2698629
Email:	cultujpn@co.mofa.go.jp
Website:
Office hours:	8:30-17:00 (Mon - Fri)
Current time in Colombo	18:20 PM Thursday, May 21 2026-05-21 (GMT +0530)
Current time in Tokyo (Japan)	21:50 PM Thursday, May 21 2026-05-21 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

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

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Colombo and Tokyo is 6732.21 km (4183.20 miles). The average travel time is 14 hours 1 minutes.
Time difference: Colombo is 4:30 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 18:20 on May, Thursday 21 in Colombo, it is 21:50 on May, Thursday 21 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Japan in Colombo.

Distance from city center 8.92 km ( 5.55 miles)

Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)

Distance to airport 4.35 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, May 21, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30	Close Now
Friday (May 22, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Saturday (May 23, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (May 24, 2026)		Closed
Monday (May 25, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Tuesday (May 26, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday (May 27, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30

Upcoming holidays:

June Solstice: June 21, 2026 (Next 4 weeks, 2 days)

Embassy of Japan in Colombo FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at No. 20, Srimath R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo7.. Coordinates: (79.870333, 6.9093844).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +94-11-2693831/3. The working hours are from 8:30-17:00 (Mon - Fri) except official holidays in Japan and Sri Lanka.