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China Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
China Embassy in London, United Kingdom
49-51 Portland Place London W1B 1Jl.
Phone: 0044-20-72994049, 0797 0292561 (24 hours)
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Belfast, United Kingdom
75-77 Malone Rd, Belfast Bt9 6Sb, United Kingdom.
Phone: 0044-90737108,0044-7895 306461
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
55 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Eh12 5Qg Scotland, U.K.,
Phone: 0044-1313372620,0044-1313371790
Working hours: Close now
China Consulate General in Manchester, United Kingdom
Denison House, 71 Denison Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5Rx, United Kingdom.
Phone: 0044-161-2489304
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following British and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 6 hours, 11 minutes |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 3 weeks, 5 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 |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?
China currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester.
2 - Do British citizens need a visa for China?
British 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 United Kingdom for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in United Kingdom?
The Chinese representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Summer Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, Aug 31, 2026 (12 hours, 12 minutes)
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Time in China vs United Kingdom
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
11:48AMSunday, August 30, 2026
Beijing, China
18:48PMSunday, August 30, 2026
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