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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 (Open in 8 hours 18 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 19 hours |
| Timket | Monday, January 19 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 months |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
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:
- Orthodox Christmas Day (ER) Wed, Jan 07, 2026 (4 days, 23 hours)
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Time in China vs Eritrea
Beijing, China time is 5:00 hours ahead of Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
00:42AMFriday, January 02, 2026
Beijing, China
05:42AMFriday, January 02, 2026