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Israel Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Israel Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Israel Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
428 King'S Highway Lynnwood Pretoria
Phone: +27 12 470 3500 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 0 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following South African and Israeli holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Isra and Mi'raj Friday, January 16 6 days, 14 hours
Tu Bishvat Monday, February 02 3 weeks, 2 days
Purim Eve Monday, March 02 1 month, 2 weeks
Purim (Tel Aviv) Tuesday, March 03 1 month, 3 weeks
Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) Wednesday, March 04 1 month, 3 weeks
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Sunday, March 15 2 months
March Equinox Friday, March 20 2 months, 1 week
Human Rights Day Saturday, March 21 2 months, 1 week
Aliyah Day Saturday, March 28 2 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Israel currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in South Africa?

The Israeli representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (6 days, 20 hours)

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Time in Israel vs South Africa

Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 04:00AMFriday, January 09, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel 04:00AMFriday, January 09, 2026