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China Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 302-303 Ao.Central Area Abuja,Nigeria.
Phone: 00234-9- 4618661,4618662,4618664
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 55 minutes)
China Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
Plot 161A, Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Phone: 00234-12612586
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Nigerian and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 5 days, 7 hours |
| Journalists' Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 5 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 |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for China?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Nigeria?
The Chinese representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (5 days, 13 hours)
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Time in China vs Nigeria
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
10:05AMMonday, October 12, 2026
Beijing, China
17:05PMMonday, October 12, 2026