This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1738. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Oman

• Mombasa – Sa‘id al-Hadermi, Wali of Mombasa (1735–1739)

Portugal

• Angola –
  1. Rodrigo César de Meneses, Governor of Angola (1733–1738)
  2. Joaquim Jacques de Magalhães, Governor of Angola (1738–1748)
• Macau –
  1. Cosme Damiao Pinto Pereira, Governor of Macau (1735–1738)
  2. D. Diogo Pereira, Governor of Macau (1738–1743)