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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Australia

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Russia Embassy in Canberra, Australia

Russia Embassy in Canberra, Australia
78 Canberra Ave, Griffith Act 2603, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6295 9033 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 58 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Australian and Russian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 0 minutes
New Year Holiday Week Friday, January 02 22 hours, 27 minutes
New Year Holiday Week Monday, January 05 3 days, 22 hours
Epiphany Tuesday, January 06 4 days, 22 hours
Orthodox Christmas Day Wednesday, January 07 5 days, 22 hours
New Year Holiday Week Thursday, January 08 6 days, 22 hours
Old New Year Wednesday, January 14 1 week, 5 days
Isra and Mi'raj Friday, January 16 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?

Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.

2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Russia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Russia in Australia for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in Australia?

The Russian representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:

  • New Year's Day (AU & RU) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Time in Russia vs Australia

Moscow, Russia time is 8:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia

Canberra, Australia 05:32AMThursday, January 01, 2026
Moscow, Russia 21:32PMWednesday, December 31, 2025