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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 (Lunch time)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Sunday, October 18 | 5 days, 7 hours |
| Journalists' Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Thursday, January 07 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Timket | Tuesday, January 19 | 3 months |
| Spring Festival Eve | Friday, February 05 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Chinese New Year | Saturday, February 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
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:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (5 days, 11 hours)
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Time in China vs Eritrea
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
12:03PMMonday, October 12, 2026
Beijing, China
17:03PMMonday, October 12, 2026