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United States Embassy and Consulates in Australia
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
United States Embassy in Canberra, Australia
Moonah Pl, Yarralumla Act 2600, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6214 5600
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 22 minutes)
United States Consulate in Melbourne, Australia
553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Vic 3004, Australia
Phone: + 61 39526 5900
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 22 minutes)
United States Consulate in Perth, Australia
Level 4/16 St Georges Terrace, Perth Wa 6000, Australia
Phone: (08) 6144-5100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 22 minutes)
United States Consulate in Sydney, Australia
Level 10, Mlc Centre, 19-29 Martin Pl, Sydney Nsw 2000, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9373 9200
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 22 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Australian and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Statehood Day | Friday, August 21 | 15 hours, 21 minutes |
| International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition | Sunday, August 23 | 2 days, 15 hours |
| Women's Equality Day | Wednesday, August 26 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Lyndon Baines Johnson Day | Thursday, August 27 | 6 days, 15 hours |
| International Day against Nuclear Tests | Saturday, August 29 | 1 week, 1 day |
| International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances | Sunday, August 30 | 1 week, 2 days |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 3 days |
| World Sexual Health Day | Friday, September 04 | 2 weeks |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
United States currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for United States?
Citizens of Australia (holders of regular passports) can travel to United States for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a U.S. visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Australia?
The U.S. representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hawaii Statehood Day (US & US) Fri, Aug 21, 2026 (12 hours, 22 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Australia
Washington D.C., United States time is 16:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
11:38AMThursday, August 20, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
19:38PMWednesday, August 19, 2026