Embassy of United States in Colombo

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

This information is for:

Sri Lankan passport holders living in Colombo
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Colombo
Foreign passports currently residing in Colombo

Embassy Information

Address:	210 Galle Road Colombo 03 Sri Lanka
Phone:	+94 11 249 8500
Fax:	+94 11 243 7345
Email:	support-srilanka@ustraveldocs.com
Website:	https://lk.usembassy.gov/
Office hours:	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m
Current time in Colombo	12:09 PM Wednesday, July 22 2026-07-22 (GMT +0530)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	00:39 AM Wednesday, July 22 2026-07-22 (GMT -0600)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to United States
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Colombo and Washington D.C. is 14395.80 km (8945.14 miles). The average travel time is 29 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference: Colombo is 11:30 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 12:09 on July, Wednesday 22 in Colombo, it is 00:39 on July, Wednesday 22 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Colombo.

Distance from city center 9.19 km ( 5.71 miles)

Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)

Distance to airport 6.78 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, July 22, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open now
Thursday (July 23, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (July 24, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (July 25, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (July 26, 2026)		Closed
Monday (July 27, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (July 28, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Tisha B'Av: July 23, 2026 (Next 11 hours, 51 minutes)

Embassy of United States in Colombo FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at 210 Galle Road Colombo 03 Sri Lanka. Coordinates: (79.8486952, 6.913257199999999).

2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in Colombo?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +94 11 249 8500. The working hours are from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m except official holidays in United States and Sri Lanka.