This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of China in Tanzania. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
China Embassy and Consulates in Tanzania
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
No.2 Kajificheni Close, Tour Drive, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Phone: +255 22 266 7475
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 14 minutes)
China Consulate General in Zanzibar, Tanzania
P. O. Box 1200,Mazizini Kati,Zanzibar,Tanzania.
Phone: 00255-24-2232547, 00255-754-601627
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 14 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Tanzanian and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 1 week |
| Maulid | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 weeks |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Monday, October 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Tanzania?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Tanzania including Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
2 - Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China?
Tanzanian 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 Tanzania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Tanzania?
The Chinese representative offices in Tanzania will be closed in observance of the following Tanzanian and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Chinese Valentine's Day (CN) Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (1 week)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in China vs Tanzania
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
10:46AMTuesday, August 11, 2026
Beijing, China
15:46PMTuesday, August 11, 2026