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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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 6 days, 6 hours |
| 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 Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Eve | Friday, February 05 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Chinese New Year | Saturday, February 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 07 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Ramadan begins | Monday, February 08 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Tuesday, February 09 | 3 months, 4 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:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (6 days, 10 hours)
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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
13:29PMSunday, October 11, 2026
Beijing, China
18:29PMSunday, October 11, 2026