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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: Open now (Close in 1 hours 41 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 | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tu Bishvat | Monday, February 02 | 2 days, 3 hours |
| Purim Eve | Monday, March 02 | 1 month |
| Purim (Tel Aviv) | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month |
| Shushan Purim (Jerusalem) | Wednesday, March 04 | 1 month |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Aliyah Day | Saturday, March 28 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Passover Eve | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 months |
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:
- Tu Bishvat (IL) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (2 days, 8 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
15:19PMFriday, January 30, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
15:19PMFriday, January 30, 2026