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China Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Str.Alexander Von Humboldt 7,Sofia 1113, Republic Of Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 973 38 73 and +359 2 973 38 51
Working hours: Close now
China Consular Department in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 973 39 47
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Bulgarian and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Journalists' Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Second day of Christmas | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas holiday | Monday, December 28 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to China for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Chinese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Bulgaria?
The Chinese representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (6 days, 10 hours)
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Time in China vs Bulgaria
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
13:28PMSunday, October 11, 2026
Beijing, China
18:28PMSunday, October 11, 2026