This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1785. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.
Great Britain edit
- Bombay and Madras – Warren Hastings retires as governor general
- Jamaica – Alured Clarke, Governor (1784–1790)
Portugal edit
- Angola – José de Almeida e Vasconcellos de Soveral e Carvalho, Governor of Angola (1784–1790)
- Macau – Bernardo Aleixo de Lemos e Faria, Governor of Macau (1783–1788)