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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Tanzania
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Japan Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Embassy Of Japan P.O. Box 2577 Plot No. 1018, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Rd Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255-22-2115827/9
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Tanzanian and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Bridge Public holiday | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 weeks |
| Autumn Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Sports Day | Monday, October 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Day | Wednesday, October 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Culture Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 months |
| 7-5-3 Day | Sunday, November 15 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Thanksgiving Day | Monday, November 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, December 09 | 3 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Tanzania?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Tanzania including and Dar es Salaam.
2 - Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Tanzanian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Tanzania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Tanzania?
The Japanese representative offices in Tanzania will be closed in observance of the following Tanzanian and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Respect for the Aged Day (JP) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Japan vs Tanzania
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
10:31AMMonday, August 31, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:31PMMonday, August 31, 2026