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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Zambia
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Switzerland Consulate General in Lusaka, Zambia
697 Kalambo Road, North-End Dbd Lusaka Zambie
Phone: + 260 211 224 580
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Zambian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer Day | Sunday, October 18 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Independence Day | Saturday, October 24 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 3 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| St. Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Zambia?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Zambia including and Lusaka.
2 - Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Zambian 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 Zambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Zambia?
The Swiss representative offices in Zambia will be closed in observance of the following Zambian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Prayer Day (ZM) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (3 days, 14 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Zambia
Bern, Switzerland time is is same date and time Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
09:28AMWednesday, October 14, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
09:28AMWednesday, October 14, 2026