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Russia Embassy and Consulates in Australia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Canberra, Australia
78 Canberra Ave, Griffith Act 2603, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6295 9033
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following Australian and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 4 hours, 25 minutes |
| Father's Day | Sunday, September 06 | 5 days, 4 hours |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday, September 25 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, September 28 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month |
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:
- Day of Knowledge (RU) Tue, Sep 01, 2026 (1 hour, 26 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs Australia
Moscow, Russia time is 7:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
22:34PMMonday, August 31, 2026
Moscow, Russia
15:34PMMonday, August 31, 2026