When traveling in Sri Lanka, it’s essential to know the key emergency contacts for quick assistance. Whether it’s a medical emergency, police assistance, or consular help, here is a list of important numbers and services to keep on hand:
General Emergency Numbers
Police Emergency: 119: For any situation requiring police assistance, such as accidents, theft, or safety issues, dial 119.
Ambulance & Medical Emergencies: 1990 (Suwasariya): The 1990 Suwasariya ambulance service provides free emergency medical services across the country.
Fire Brigade: 110: In case of fire, call the national fire service for rapid assistance.
Tourist Police: 0112421052: The Tourist Police unit assists visitors with any issues, including lost items, harassment, or tourist-related crimes. Located in Colombo but active in tourist areas as well.
Hospitals and Medical Services
Government Hospitals
- National Hospital of Sri Lanka (Colombo): 0112691111: The largest and most advanced medical facility in Sri Lanka, offering a wide range of medical services for emergencies.
- Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo (Castle Street, Colombo 08, 0112696231)
- Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila (B229 Hospital Road, Kalubowila, Dehiwala, 0112832950)
- Dental Institute, Colombo
- De Soysa Hospital for Women (De Soysa Maternity Hospital), Colombo
- Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo
- National Cancer Institute, Maharagama
- National Eye Hospital, Colombo
- National Institute of Mental Health (Angoda Mental Hospital), Angoda
- Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital, Sri Jayawardenepura
- Infectious Disease Hospital (Fever Hospital), Angoda
- Mulleriyawa Base Hospital (Colombo East General Hospital), Mulleriyawa
- Borella Prison Hospital, Borella
- Colombo Military Hospital, Colombo
- Colomb Naval Hospital, SLNS Parakrama, Colombo
- Panagoda Base Hospital, Panagoda Cantonment
- Police Hospital, Colombo
- Avissawella Base Hospital, Avissawella
- Homagama Base Hospital, Homagama
- Piliyandala Divisional Hospital, Piliyandala
- Wetara District Hospital, Polgasowita
- Koswatta Divisional Hospital, Thalangama
- Moratuwa District Hospital, Moratuwa
- Padukka Divisional Hospital, Padukka
- Maligawatta District Hospital (Premadasa Memorial Hospital), Maligawatta
- Kosgama Divisional Hospital, Salawa
Private Hospitals (Colombo):
- Asiri Surgical Hospital: 0114524400
- Lanka Hospitals: 0115530000
- Nawaloka Hospital: 0115777777
- Asiri Hospital, Colombo
- Durdans Hospital, Colombo
- Nawaloka Hospital, Colombo
- Lanka Hospitals, Colombo
- Hemas Hospital, Thalawathugoda
- Kings Hospital, Colombo
- Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital, Malabe
- Vasana Hospital, Dehiwala, Colombo
- Pannipitiya Private Hospital, Pannipitiya
- Santa Dora Hospital, Battaramulla
- The Singapore Clinic for Dialysis
- Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Colombo
- Western Hospital, Colombo
- Med1 (Private Ambulance Service): +94 11 255 2552
Foreign Embassy Contacts
For assistance with consular services, lost passports, or legal matters, contact your country’s embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka:
Australia
21, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07
Phone : 0094 11 2463200
Fax : 0061262396166
Email : [email protected]
Afghanistan
Phone :0094 11 23123
Fax : 0094 11 123213
Email : [email protected]
Bangladesh
85, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07
Phone : 0094 11 2303943/4
Email : [email protected]
Canada
6, Gregory’s Road P O Box 1006 Colombo 07
Phone : 0094 11 5226232 OR 0094 11 5226298
Email : [email protected]
China
381, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Phone : 0094 11 2694491
Email : [email protected]
Cuba
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, 15/9
Maitland Crescent, Colombo 07
Phone :0094 11 2677170
Denmark
36, D.R.Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10.
Phone :0094 11 447806
Fax : 0094 11 449586
Email : [email protected]
Egypt
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt 39
Dickman’s Road, Colombo 05
Phone :0094 11 2583621 OR 0094 11 2508752
Email : [email protected]
European Commission
26, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07
Phone : 0094 11 2674413
Fax :0094 11 698820
Email : [email protected]
Finland
P. O. Box. 161, 36, D. R. Wijewardene Mawatha
Colombo 10.
Phone :0094 11 327707
Fax :0094 11 449586
Email : [email protected]
France
89, Rosmead Place, P O Box 880, Colombo 07
Kandy Branch : 412, Peradeniya Road, Kandy
Phone :0094 11 2639400 OR 0094 11 2436723
Fax :0094 677374
Email : [email protected]
Germany
40, Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 3
Phone :0094 11 2580431
Fax :0094 11 580440
Email : [email protected]
Holy See
220, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2582554
Fax :094 11 2580906
India
36-38, Galle Road, Colombo 3.
Phone :0094 11 2421605 OR 0094 11 2422788
Email : [email protected] OR [email protected]
Islamic Republic of Iran
17, Bullers Lane, Colombo 7
Phone :0094 11 580636 OR 0094 11 501137
Fax :0094 11 502691
Iraq
19, Barnes Place, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2698733
Italy
55, Jawatta Road, Colombo 5.
Phone :0094 11 508418 OR 0094 11 588388
Fax : 074 712272
Email : [email protected]
Japan
20, Gregory’s Road Colombo 07
Phone :0094 11 2693831-3
Email : [email protected]
Democratic People`s Republic of Korea
98, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2699036-8
Fax : 074 712272
Email : [email protected]
Kuwait
292, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07
Phone :0094 11 2597958-60
Email : [email protected]
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
120, Horton Place Colombo 07
Phone :0094 11 2697311 OR 0094 11 2693700
Malaysia
33, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03
Phone :0094 11 2554681 OR 0094 11 2554682-3
Email : [email protected]
Maldives
23, Kaviratne Place, Colombo 6
Phone :0094 11 2587827
Email : [email protected]
Mexico
53 1/1, Sri BARON Jayatillake Mawatha, Colombo 1.
Phone :0094 11 381501
Fax :0094 11 381513
Email : [email protected]
Myanmar
108, Barnes Place, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11696602/72
Nepal
153, Kynsey Road, Colombo 8.
Phone :0094 11 2689656/7
Email : [email protected]
Netherlands
25, Torrington Avenue, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2596914
Email : [email protected]
Norway
34, Ward Place, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2469611-12-14
Pakistan
221, De Saram Place, Colombo 10.
Phone :0094 11696301-2
Email : [email protected]
Palestine
P. O. Box 204, 110-10, Wijerama Mawatha
Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2695991
Email : [email protected]
Romania
A/1/1111, New Parliament Road
Sri Jayewardhanapura Kotte
Phone :0094 112863586 OR 0094 11 5551666
OR 0094 11 2683421
Email : [email protected]
Russian Federation
62, Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 7
Phone :0094 11 2573555
Email : [email protected]
Saudi Arabia
39, Sir Ernest de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Phone :0094 11 2682087 OR 0094 11 2682089
Email : [email protected]
Sweden
49, Bullers lane, Colombo 07
Phone :0094 11 2594938
Email : [email protected]
Switzerland
63, Gregorys Road, Colombo 07
Phone :0094 11 2695117
Fax :0094 11 695176
Email : [email protected]
Thailand
9th Floor, Green Lanka Towers 48/46,
Navam Mawatha Colombo 02
Phone :0094 11 2302500-3
Email : [email protected]
Turkey
547, Galle Road, Colombo 6.
Phone :0094 11 500375
Local Assistance
Roadside Assistance (Automobile Association of Ceylon: 0112421528): For breakdowns or other vehicle-related emergencies while traveling.
Electricity Hotline (CEB: 1987): For any electricity or power outage-related emergencies.
Water Hotline (NWSDB: 1939): To report water supply issues or emergencies.
Other Important Contacts
Lost & Found Services (Colombo: 0112433333): For items lost in public transport, tourist areas, or elsewhere in Sri Lanka.
Emergency Hotline for Tourists (Sri Lanka Tourism: 0112426900): Assistance for tourists facing difficulties during their stay.
Mobile Network Emergency
Mobile Network Hotline (Dialog, Mobitel, etc: 1777): For issues regarding mobile connectivity, SIM cards, or internet access while traveling.
