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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Birthday | Tuesday, October 13 | 0 minutes |
| International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction | Wednesday, October 14 | 10 hours, 2 minutes |
| International Day of Rural Women | Thursday, October 15 | 1 day, 10 hours |
| World Food Day | Friday, October 16 | 2 days, 10 hours |
| Sweetest Day | Saturday, October 17 | 3 days, 10 hours |
| Alaska Day | Sunday, October 18 | 4 days, 10 hours |
| Alaska Day | Monday, October 19 | 5 days, 10 hours |
| United Nations Day | Saturday, October 24 | 1 week, 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:
- Navy Birthday (US) Tue, Oct 13, 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
09:57AMTuesday, October 13, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
00:57AMTuesday, October 13, 2026