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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in North Korea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Switzerland Consulate General in Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, Korea
Phone: (+850) 2 381 76 45
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 4 days |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Birth Date of Kim Il Sung | Wednesday, April 15 | 3 weeks |
| Chosun People's Army Foundation Day | Saturday, April 25 | 1 month |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 months |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (CH) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (3 days, 22 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs North Korea
Bern, Switzerland time is 8:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea
01:45AMWednesday, March 25, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
17:45PMTuesday, March 24, 2026