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India Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
852, Francis Baard Street, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria, South Africa
Phone: +2712 3425 393
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 26 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following South African and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Saturday, January 03 | 15 hours, 25 minutes |
| Pongal | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Vasant Panchami | Friday, January 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Republic Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Lunar New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Shivaji Jayanti | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holi | Wednesday, March 04 | 2 months |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for India?
South African 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 South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in South Africa?
The Indian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hazarat Ali's Birthday (IN) Sat, Jan 03, 2026 (20 hours, 26 minutes)
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Time in India vs South Africa
New Delhi, India time is 3:30 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
03:34AMFriday, January 02, 2026
New Delhi, India
07:04AMFriday, January 02, 2026