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Israel Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Israel Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
428 King'S Highway Lynnwood Pretoria
Phone: +27 12 470 3500
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following South African and Israeli holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hanukkah (Day 1) | Monday, December 15 | 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 2) | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Hanukkah (Day 3) | Wednesday, December 17 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 4) | Thursday, December 18 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 5) | Friday, December 19 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet | Saturday, December 20 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 8) | Monday, December 22 | 4 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
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 2025/2024:
- Hanukkah (Day 1) (IL) Mon, Dec 15, 2025 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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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
20:56PMSaturday, November 22, 2025
Jerusalem, Israel
20:56PMSaturday, November 22, 2025