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United States Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Pretoria Cape Town Durban Johannesburg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

United States Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

U.S. Embassy Pretoria 877 Pretorius St Arcadia, Pretoria

Phone: +27 12 431 4000 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)

United States Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa

2 Reddam Ave, Steenberg Estate, Cape Town, 7945,

Phone: +27 (21) 702-7300 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)

United States Consulate General in Durban, South Africa

303 Dr. Pixley Kaseme Street 31St Floor, Delta Towers Durban 4001

Phone: +27 31 305 7600 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)

United States Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa

U.S. Consulate General In Johannesburg 1 Sandton Drive Sandhurst

Phone: +27 11 290 3000 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 11 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following South African and U.S. holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	0 minutes
Emancipation Day	Tuesday, September 22	8 hours, 10 minutes
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 day, 8 hours
Heritage Day	Thursday, September 24	2 days, 8 hours
Native American Day	Friday, September 25	3 days, 8 hours
First Day of Sukkot	Saturday, September 26	4 days, 8 hours
Gold Star Mother's Day	Sunday, September 27	5 days, 8 hours

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

United States currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for United States?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in South Africa?

The U.S. representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:

Yom Kippur (US & US) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Visa Information

U.S. visa requirements for South African citizens

Time in United States vs South Africa

Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 10:49^AMMonday, September 21, 2026

Washington D.C., United States 02:49^AMMonday, September 21, 2026