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United States Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
179 Alaa Street Asmara, Eritrea
Phone: (+291)1-12-00-04
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 16 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Eritrean and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 0 minutes |
| Pioneer Day | Friday, July 24 | 13 hours, 15 minutes |
| Parents' Day | Sunday, July 26 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day | Monday, July 27 | 3 days, 13 hours |
| World Hepatitis Day | Tuesday, July 28 | 4 days, 13 hours |
| International Day of Friendship | Thursday, July 30 | 6 days, 13 hours |
| Colorado Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Coast Guard Birthday | Tuesday, August 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Purple Heart Day | Friday, August 07 | 2 weeks |
| International Day of the World's Indigenous People | Sunday, August 09 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Victory Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for United States?
Eritrean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Eritrea?
The U.S. representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- Tisha B'Av (US) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Eritrea
Washington D.C., United States time is 9:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
06:44AMThursday, July 23, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
21:44PMWednesday, July 22, 2026