This is a list of the governors of colonies, protectorates, or other dependencies in 1740. Where applicable, native rulers are also listed.

Oman

• Mombasa – Muhammad ibn Uthman al-Mazru‘i, Wali of Mombasa (1739–1745)

Portugal

• Angola – Joaquim Jacques de Magalhães, Governor of Angola (1738–1748)
• Macau – D. Diogo Pereira, Governor of Macau (1738–1743)