This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Switzerland in North Korea. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Berchtold Day | Friday, January 02 | 3 hours, 48 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Birth date of Kim Jong Il | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
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:
- New Year (KP & CH) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in Switzerland vs North Korea
Bern, Switzerland time is 8:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea
22:11PMThursday, January 01, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
14:11PMThursday, January 01, 2026