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China Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

China Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

China Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
972 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa.
Phone: +27 12 431 6500 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)

China Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa

China Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
25 Rhodes Ave. Newlands, Cape Town,
Phone: 0027-21-6740579 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)

China Consulate General in Durban, South Africa

China Consulate General in Durban, South Africa
45 Stirling Crescent, Durban North, Durban 4051.
Phone: 0027-31-5634534 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)

China Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa

China Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Cleveland Rd, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196, Johannesburg South Africa
Phone: +27 11 883 2186 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following South African and Chinese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Good Friday Friday, April 03 1 week, 1 day
Holy Saturday Saturday, April 04 1 week, 2 days
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 05 1 week, 3 days
Family Day Monday, April 06 1 week, 4 days
Freedom Day Monday, April 27 1 month
Labour Day Friday, May 01 1 month
Youth Day Monday, May 04 1 month, 1 week
Mother's Day Sunday, May 10 1 month, 2 weeks
Ascension Day Thursday, May 14 1 month, 2 weeks
Pentecost Sunday, May 24 1 month, 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for China?

South African 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 South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in South Africa?

The Chinese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Good Friday (ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)

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Time in China vs South Africa

Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 03:50AMWednesday, March 25, 2026
Beijing, China 09:50AMWednesday, March 25, 2026