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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 (Open in 19 minutes)
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 (Open in 19 minutes)
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 (Open in 19 minutes)
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 (Open in 19 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following British and Chinese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 8 hours, 18 minutes |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| 2nd January | Friday, January 02 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 2 weeks |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 3 weeks |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
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 2025/2024:
- Christmas Eve (GB) Wed, Dec 24, 2025 (15 hours, 19 minutes)
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Time in China vs United Kingdom
Beijing, China time is 8:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
08:41AMTuesday, December 23, 2025
Beijing, China
16:41PMTuesday, December 23, 2025
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