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China Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
China Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
16 Abo Street, Zone 3, Administration 02, Asmara, Eritrea.
Phone: 00291-1-185271,185273 (24 hours),00291-1-185272 , 185273(24 hours)
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Eritrean and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Army Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 1 month |
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 2 months |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 2 months |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Friday, October 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
China currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for China?
Eritrean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Eritrea?
The Chinese representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Army Day (CN) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in China vs Eritrea
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
23:52PMWednesday, July 22, 2026
Beijing, China
04:52AMThursday, July 23, 2026