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India Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
India Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
House No. 6, City Centre Street: 173-5, Zip 1A76, Asmara Eritrea
Phone: +291 1 111 103
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 52 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of India may close on the following Eritrean and Indian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Hazarat Ali's Birthday | Saturday, January 03 | 8 hours, 51 minutes |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Makar Sankranti | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Timket | Monday, January 19 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Vasant Panchami | Friday, January 23 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Republic Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Maha Shivaratri/Shivaratri | Sunday, February 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Lunar New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ramadan Start (Tentative Date) | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Indian Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
India currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for India?
Eritrean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into India. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of India in Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Indian embassies in Eritrea?
The Indian representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and Indian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Hazarat Ali's Birthday (IN) Sat, Jan 03, 2026 (12 hours, 52 minutes)
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Time in India vs Eritrea
New Delhi, India time is 2:30 hours ahead of Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
11:08AMFriday, January 02, 2026
New Delhi, India
13:38PMFriday, January 02, 2026