Embassy of Libya in Colombo

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

This information is for:

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

Embassy Information

Address:	No; 120, Horton Pl, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
Phone:	+94 112 693 700
Fax:	+94 112 693 700
Email:	www.slmfa.gov.lk/corp.asp?mode=viewdpcorpdetails&ID=95
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Office hours:	Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Current time in Colombo	12:52 PM Friday, October 02 2026-10-02 (GMT +0530)
Current time in Tripoli (Libya)	09:22 AM Friday, October 02 2026-10-02 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

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

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Colombo and Tripoli is 6949.24 km (4318.06 miles). The average travel time is 14 hours 28 minutes.
Time difference: Colombo is 3:30 hours ahead of Tripoli. When the time is 12:52 on October, Friday 02 in Colombo, it is 09:22 on October, Friday 02 in Tripoli

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Libya in Colombo.

Distance from city center 8.66 km ( 5.38 miles)

Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)

Distance to airport 3.81 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Friday (Today, October 02, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30	Open now
Saturday (October 03, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (October 04, 2026)		Closed
Monday (October 05, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Tuesday (October 06, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Wednesday (October 07, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Thursday (October 08, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30

Upcoming holidays:

Liberation Day: Oct. 23, 2026 (Next 2 weeks, 6 days)

Embassy of Libya in Colombo FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Libya located?

It is located at No; 120, Horton Pl, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka. Coordinates: (79.875609, 6.911236799999999).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +94 112 693 700. The working hours are from Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m except official holidays in Libya and Sri Lanka.