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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Australia
5 Diplomatic Missions
5 Cities
United Kingdom High Commission in Canberra, Australia
Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla Canberra Act 2600 Australia
Phone: +61 (0)2 6270 6666
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate General in Brisbane, Australia
Level 9 100 Eagle Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Australia
Phone: +61 (07) 3223 3200
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 10 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia
17Th Floor, 90 Collins St Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia
Phone: +61 (03) 9652 1600
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate General in Perth, Australia
Level 12 251 Adelaide Terrace Perth Wa 6000 Australia
Phone: +61 (08) 9224 4700
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 10 minutes)
United Kingdom Consulate General in Sydney, Australia
Level 16, Gateway Building, 1 Macquarie Place Sydney Nsw 2000 Australia
Phone: +612 9247 7521
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 10 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Australian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 days, 23 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
United Kingdom currently maintains 5 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Australia (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Australia?
The British representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 19 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Australia
London, United Kingdom time is 11:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
04:20AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
17:20PMWednesday, January 21, 2026