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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: Close now (Lunch time)
China Consulate General in Zanzibar, Tanzania
P. O. Box 1200,Mazizini Kati,Zanzibar,Tanzania.
Phone: 00255-24-2232547, 00255-754-601627
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 week, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Friday, October 02 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Monday, October 05 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Tuesday, October 06 | 1 month |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, October 07 | 1 month |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Day | Wednesday, October 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Teachers' Day (CN) Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in China vs Tanzania
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
12:15PMMonday, August 31, 2026
Beijing, China
17:15PMMonday, August 31, 2026