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Russia Embassy and Consulates in North Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Russia Embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea
Chungkuyok Sinyang-Dong Pyongyang Korea (Democratic Republic)
Phone: +850 (2) 381-31-01 ; +850 (2) 382-31-02
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following North Korean and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation Day | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| Day of Songun | Tuesday, August 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Party Foundation Day | Saturday, October 10 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Monday, November 16 | 3 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in North Korea?
Russia currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in North Korea including and Pyongyang.
2 - Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Russia?
North Korean 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 North Korea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in North Korea?
The Russian representative offices in North Korea will be closed in observance of the following North Korean and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Liberation Day (KP) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (2 days, 11 hours)
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Time in Russia vs North Korea
Moscow, Russia time is 6:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea
12:25PMWednesday, August 12, 2026
Moscow, Russia
06:25AMWednesday, August 12, 2026