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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: Open now (Close in 7 hours 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 0 minutes |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 15 | 4 days, 9 hours |
| Onam | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Friday, August 28 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Janmashtami | Friday, September 04 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 1 month |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- National Women's Day (ZA) Mon, Aug 10, 2026 (0 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
09:35AMMonday, August 10, 2026
New Delhi, India
13:05PMMonday, August 10, 2026