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India Embassy and Consulates in Australia
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
India High Commission in Canberra, Australia
3-5, Moonah Place Yarralumla Act 2600 Australia
Phone: +61 2 6225 4900
Working hours: Close now
India Consulate in Sydney, Australia
265 Castlereagh St, Sydney Nsw 2000, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9223 2702
Working hours: Close now
India Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia
344 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Vic 3004, Australie
Phone: +61 3 9682 5800
Working hours: Close now
India Consulate General in Perth, Australia
Level 6, 12 St Georges Terrace - Perth - Western Australia 6000 - Australia
Phone: +61 8 9325 4074 and +61 8 9221 4205
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Australian and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 5 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Recreation Day | Monday, November 02 | 2 weeks |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) | Sunday, November 15 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
India currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for India?
Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Australia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Australia?
The Indian representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Dussehra (IN) Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (1 day, 16 hours)
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Time in India vs Australia
New Delhi, India time is 6:30 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
07:18AMSunday, October 18, 2026
New Delhi, India
01:48AMSunday, October 18, 2026