High Commission of South Africa in Colombo

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

This information is for:

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

High Commission Information

Address:	114 Rosmead Place Colombo 07 Sri Lanka
Phone:	+94 11 246 3000 and +94 77 363 3334
Fax:	+94 11 268 8670
Email:	colombo.dha@dirco.gov.za
Website:
Office hours:
Current time in Colombo	00:27 AM Monday, June 01 2026-06-01 (GMT +0530)
Current time in Pretoria (South Africa)	20:57 PM Sunday, May 31 2026-05-31 (GMT +0200)

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Colombo and Pretoria is 7351.83 km (4568.21 miles). The average travel time is 15 hours 18 minutes.
Time difference: Colombo is 3:30 hours ahead of Pretoria. When the time is 00:27 on June, Monday 01 in Colombo, it is 20:57 on May, Sunday 31 in Pretoria

Map and Directions

Get directions to the High Commission of South Africa in Colombo.

Distance from city center 8.41 km ( 5.22 miles)

Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)

Distance to airport 3.99 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Monday (Today, June 01, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 7 hours, 33 minutes
Tuesday (June 02, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (June 03, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (June 04, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (June 05, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (June 06, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (June 07, 2026)		Closed

Upcoming holidays:

Youth Day: June 16, 2026 (Next 2 weeks)

High Commission of South Africa in Colombo FAQs

1. Where is the high commission of South Africa located?

It is located at 114 Rosmead Place Colombo 07 Sri Lanka. Coordinates: (79.8745213, 6.9139398).

2. How do I contact the South Africa High Commission in Colombo?

You can contact the high commission by phone at: +94 11 246 3000 and +94 77 363 3334. The working hours are from except official holidays in South Africa and Sri Lanka.