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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: Close now (Lunch time)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi | Monday, September 14 | 6 days, 7 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti | Friday, October 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| First Day of Sharad Navratri | Sunday, October 11 | 1 month |
| First Day of Durga Puja Festivities | Saturday, October 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Dussehra | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Karaka Chaturthi (Karva Chauth) | Thursday, October 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Diwali/Deepavali | Sunday, November 08 | 2 months |
| Bhai Duj | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months |
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:
- Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi (IN) Mon, Sep 14, 2026 (6 days, 11 hours)
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Time in India vs Eritrea
New Delhi, India time is 2:30 hours ahead of Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
12:20PMMonday, September 07, 2026
New Delhi, India
14:50PMMonday, September 07, 2026