Embassy of China in Asmara

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If you are living or residing in Asmara and planning a trip to China, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of China in Asmara.

This information is for:

Eritrean passport holders living in Asmara
Chinese passports traveling/working or living in Asmara
Foreign passports currently residing in Asmara

Embassy Information

Address:	16 Abo Street, Zone 3, Administration 02, Asmara, Eritrea.
Phone:	00291-1-185271,185273 (24 hours),00291-1-185272 , 185273(24 hours)
Fax:	00291-1-189361
Email:	CHINAEMB_ER@MFA.GOV.CN
Website:	http://er.china-embassy.org
Office hours:	24h
Current time in Asmara	03:56 AM Friday, June 12 2026-06-12 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Beijing (China)	08:56 AM Friday, June 12 2026-06-12 (GMT +0800)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to China
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Chinese citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Asmara and Beijing is 6812.60 km (4233.15 miles). The average travel time is 14 hours 11 minutes.
Time difference: Asmara is 5:00 hours behind Beijing. When the time is 03:56 on June, Friday 12 in Asmara, it is 08:56 on June, Friday 12 in Beijing

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of China in Asmara.

Distance from city center 0.00 km ( 0.00 miles)

Nearest airport Asmara International Airport (ASM)

Distance to airport 3.87 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Friday (Today, June 12, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00	Open in 4 hours, 34 minutes
Saturday (June 13, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (June 14, 2026)		Closed
Monday (June 15, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (June 16, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (June 17, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00
Thursday (June 18, 2026)	08:30 - 11:30 - 14:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Dragon Boat Festival: June 19, 2026 (Next 6 days, 20 hours)

Embassy of China in Asmara FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of China located?

It is located at 16 Abo Street, Zone 3, Administration 02, Asmara, Eritrea.. Coordinates: (38.9250517, 15.3228767).

2. How do I contact the China Embassy in Asmara?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: 00291-1-185271,185273 (24 hours),00291-1-185272 , 185273(24 hours). The working hours are from 24h except official holidays in China and Eritrea.