Embassy of South Africa in Washington
If you are living or residing in Washington and planning a trip to South Africa, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of South Africa in Washington.
This information is for:
- U.S. passport holders living in Washington
- South African passports traveling/working or living in Washington
- Foreign passports currently residing in Washington
Embassy Information
| Address: | 3051 Massachusetts Ave., Nw Washington, Dc 20008 |
| Phone: | +1 202 232 4400 |
| Fax: | +1 202 265 1607 |
| Email: | consular.wa@foreign.gov.za |
| Website: | www.saembassy.org |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in Washington | 22:38 PM Wednesday, December 10 2025-12-10 (GMT -0800) |
| Current time in Pretoria (South Africa) |
08:38 AM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (GMT +0200) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to South Africa
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for South African citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Washington and Pretoria is 12869.36 km (7996.65 miles). The average travel time is 26 hours 48 minutes.
- Time difference: Washington is 10:00 hours behind Pretoria. When the time is 22:38 on December, Wednesday 10 in Washington, it is 08:38 on December, Thursday 11 in Pretoria
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Washington.
Distance from city center
2.70 km ( 1.68 miles)
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Distance to airport
7.54 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (Today, December 10, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Close Now |
| Thursday (December 11, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (December 12, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (December 13, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (December 14, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (December 15, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (December 16, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- Human Rights Day: Dec. 10, 2025 (Next 0 minutes)
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?
It is located at 3051 Massachusetts Ave., Nw Washington, Dc 20008. Coordinates: (-77.06071879999999, 38.9199278).
2. How do I contact the South Africa Embassy in Washington?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +1 202 232 4400. The working hours are from except official holidays in South Africa and United States.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now. The current time in Washington is 22:38.
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