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Syria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Syria Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
963 Schoeman St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 4701
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Syria may close on the following South African and Syrian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| October Liberation Day | Tuesday, October 06 | 1 month |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Friday, October 30 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Syrian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Syria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Syria?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Syria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Syria in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Syrian embassies in South Africa?
The Syrian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Syrian holidays in 2026/2024:
- September Equinox (SY & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Syria vs South Africa
Damascus, Syria time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
05:42AMSunday, August 30, 2026
Damascus, Syria
06:42AMSunday, August 30, 2026