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China Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
P.O.Box 75231, Riyadh 11578, Saudi Arabia.
Phone: +966 11 483 2126
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 29 minutes)
China Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al-Khaledeyyan District/2, Abdullah Aba Al-Khail .Street, Jeddah, The Kingdom Of Saudiarabia
Phone: 00966-2-6828254 6062076
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Saudi Arabian and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Ramadan begins | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 4 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 month |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of Saudi Arabia (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 Saudi Arabia?
The Chinese representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Spring Festival Eve (CN) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (3 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in China vs Saudi Arabia
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01:31AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Beijing, China
06:31AMWednesday, January 21, 2026