Embassy of United States in Praia

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

This information is for:

Cabo Verdean passport holders living in Praia
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Praia
Foreign passports currently residing in Praia

Embassy Information

Address:	Rua Abilio Macedo 6 Praia, Cape Verde
Phone:	+238 2608 900
Fax:	+238 2611 355
Email:
Website:	capeverde.usembassy.gov
Office hours:	Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Current time in Praia	16:32 PM Wednesday, December 31 2025-12-31 (GMT -0100)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	10:32 AM Wednesday, December 31 2025-12-31 (GMT -0700)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to United States
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Praia and Washington D.C. is 5843.62 km (3631.06 miles). The average travel time is 12 hours 10 minutes.
Time difference: Praia is 6:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 16:32 on December, Wednesday 31 in Praia, it is 10:32 on December, Wednesday 31 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Praia.

Distance from city center 1.34 km ( 0.83 miles)

Nearest airport Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)

Distance to airport 3.43 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, December 31, 2025)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Close in 28 minutes
Thursday (January 01, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 02, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 03, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 04, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 05, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 06, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

New Year's Eve: Dec. 31, 2025 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of United States in Praia FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at Rua Abilio Macedo 6 Praia, Cape Verde. Coordinates: (-23.506333, 14.9210923).

2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in Praia?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +238 2608 900. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m except official holidays in United States and Cape Verde.