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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in China
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Beijing, China
3 Ritan Dong Lu Chaoyang District Beijing 100600 People'S Republic Of China
Phone: +86 10 8531 6200
Working hours: Close now (Open in 47 minutes)
Ireland Consulate General in Hong Kong, China
20/F, 33 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2535 0700
Working hours: Close now (Open in 47 minutes)
Ireland Consulate General in Shanghai, China
Suite 700A, Shanghai Centre, West Tower 1376 Nanjing Road West Shanghai 200040 China
Phone: +86 21 6010 1360
Working hours: Close now (Open in 47 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Chinese and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Boat Festival | Friday, June 19 | 0 minutes |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 day, 17 hours |
| CPC Founding Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Maritime Day | Saturday, July 11 | 3 weeks |
| Army Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| August Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in China?
Ireland currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in China including Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
2 - Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in China for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in China?
The Irish representative offices in China will be closed in observance of the following Chinese and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Dragon Boat Festival (CN) Fri, Jun 19, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Ireland vs China
Dublin, Ireland time is 7:00 hours behind Beijing, China
Beijing, China
07:43AMFriday, June 19, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
00:43AMFriday, June 19, 2026