Embassy of China in Pretoria

If you are living or residing in Pretoria and planning a trip to China, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of China in Pretoria.

This information is for:

  • South African passport holders living in Pretoria
  • Chinese passports traveling/working or living in Pretoria
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Pretoria

Embassy Information

Address: 972 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa.
Phone: +27 12 431 6500
Fax: +27 12 342 4154
Email: reception@chinese-embassy.org.za
Website: http://za.china-embassy.org
Office hours:
Current time in Pretoria 08:51 AM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (GMT +0200)
Current time
in Beijing (China)
14:51 PM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (GMT +0800)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to China
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Chinese citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Pretoria and Beijing is 10493.42 km (6520.31 miles). The average travel time is 21 hours 51 minutes.
  • Time difference: Pretoria is 6:00 hours behind Beijing. When the time is 08:51 on December, Thursday 11 in Pretoria, it is 14:51 on December, Thursday 11 in Beijing

Map and Directions

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Distance from city center 4.25 km ( 2.64 miles)
Nearest airport Wonderboom Airport (PRY)
Distance to airport 10.07 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Thursday (Today, December 11, 2025) 08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00 Open now
Friday (December 12, 2025) 08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Saturday (December 13, 2025) Closed
Sunday (December 14, 2025) Closed
Monday (December 15, 2025) 08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (December 16, 2025) 08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (December 17, 2025) 08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • Day of Reconciliation: Dec. 16, 2025 (Next 4 days, 15 hours)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of China located?

It is located at 972 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa.. Coordinates: (28.2286071, -25.7447122).

2. How do I contact the China Embassy in Pretoria?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +27 12 431 6500. The working hours are from except official holidays in China and South Africa.

3. Is the embassy open now?

Yes, it is open now and it will close in 8 hours 9 minutes. The current time in Pretoria is 08:51.

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