List of colonial governors in 1788

This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1788. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Portugal[]

• Angola – , Governor (1784–1790)
• Macau –
  1. , Governor of Macau (1783–1788)
  2. , Governor of Macau (1788–1789)

Great Britain[]

• New South Wales – Arthur Phillip, Governor of New South Wales (26 January 1788 – 1792)

Spain[]

• New Spain – Manuel Antonio Flórez, Viceroy of New Spain (1787–1789)
• New Granada – Antonio Caballero y Góngora, viceroy of New Granada (1782–1789)