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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mwalimu Nyerere Day | Wednesday, October 14 | 2 days, 21 hours |
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 6 days, 21 hours |
| Journalists' Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, December 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 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:
- Mwalimu Nyerere Day (TZ) Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (3 days, 1 hour)
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Time in China vs Tanzania
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
22:36PMSaturday, October 10, 2026
Beijing, China
03:36AMSunday, October 11, 2026