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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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 days, 23 hours |
| Children's Day | Monday, June 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Friday, June 19 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks |
| CPC Founding Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Saba Saba | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Maritime Day | Saturday, July 11 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Army Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Farmers' Day | Saturday, August 08 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Maulid | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 months |
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:
- Eid al-Adha (TZ) Wed, May 27, 2026 (4 days, 3 hours)
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Time in China vs Tanzania
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
20:31PMFriday, May 22, 2026
Beijing, China
01:31AMSaturday, May 23, 2026