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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in North Korea
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Switzerland Consulate General in Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, Korea
Phone: (+850) 2 381 76 45
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 18 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following North Korean and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 17 hours, 17 minutes |
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 1 day, 17 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 3 days, 17 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Mauritius Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 week, 6 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Friday, September 25 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Party Foundation Day | Saturday, October 10 | 1 month |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in North Korea?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in North Korea including and Pyongyang.
2 - Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
North Korean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in North Korea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in North Korea?
The Swiss representative offices in North Korea will be closed in observance of the following North Korean and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Day (KP) Wed, Sep 09, 2026 (15 hours, 18 minutes)
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Time in Switzerland vs North Korea
Bern, Switzerland time is 7:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea
08:42AMTuesday, September 08, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
01:42AMTuesday, September 08, 2026