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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 (Open in 4 hours 38 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 22 hours, 7 minutes |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 3 days, 22 hours |
| New Year Holiday Week | 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 |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Birth date of Kim Jong Il | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan starts | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- New Year (KP & RU) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs North Korea
Moscow, Russia time is 6:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea
03:52AMThursday, January 01, 2026
Moscow, Russia
21:52PMWednesday, December 31, 2025