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India Embassy and Consulates in Zambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
No.1 Pandit Nehru Road, Loangacres, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: +260-211 253 159
Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 43 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Zambian and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Onam | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) | Friday, August 28 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Janmashtami | Friday, September 04 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Prayer Day | Sunday, October 18 | 2 months |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 2 months |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Zambia?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Zambia including and Lusaka.
2 - Do Zambian citizens need a visa for India?
Zambian 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 Zambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Zambia?
The Indian representative offices in Zambia will be closed in observance of the following Zambian and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Onam (IN) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in India vs Zambia
New Delhi, India time is 3:30 hours ahead of Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
07:17AMMonday, August 17, 2026
New Delhi, India
10:47AMMonday, August 17, 2026