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North Korea Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
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North Korea Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
3, Sofiisko Pole St., Darvenitsa Residential Area, 1756 Sofia
Phone: +359 2 975 33 40 and +359 2 974 61 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 6 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of North Korea may close on the following Bulgarian and North Korean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 days, 15 hours |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 weeks |
| Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War | Monday, July 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Day of Songun | Tuesday, August 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| National Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 3 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 months |
1. How many North Korean Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
North Korea currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bulgarian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into North Korea. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of North Korea in Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of North Korean embassies in Bulgaria?
The North Korean representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and North Korean holidays in 2026/2024:
- June Solstice (BG & KP) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (4 days, 19 hours)
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Time in North Korea vs Bulgaria
Pyongyang, North Korea time is 6:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
04:54AMTuesday, June 16, 2026
Pyongyang, North Korea
10:54AMTuesday, June 16, 2026