Embassy of United States in Asmara

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If you are living or residing in Asmara 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 Asmara.

This information is for:

Eritrean passport holders living in Asmara
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Asmara
Foreign passports currently residing in Asmara

Embassy Information

Address:	179 Alaa Street Asmara, Eritrea
Phone:	(+291)1-12-00-04
Fax:	(+291)1-12-75-84
Email:	ConsularAsmara@state.gov
Website:	https://er.usembassy.gov/embassy/asmara/
Office hours:	Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m ; Fridays: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Current time in Asmara	04:36 AM Wednesday, March 11 2026-03-11 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	19:36 PM Tuesday, March 10 2026-03-10 (GMT -0600)

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 Asmara and Washington D.C. is 11063.71 km (6874.67 miles). The average travel time is 23 hours 2 minutes.
Time difference: Asmara is 9:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 04:36 on March, Wednesday 11 in Asmara, it is 19:36 on March, Tuesday 10 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Asmara.

Distance from city center 1.22 km ( 0.76 miles)

Nearest airport Asmara International Airport (ASM)

Distance to airport 5.02 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, March 11, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 3 hours, 54 minutes
Thursday (March 12, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (March 13, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (March 14, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (March 15, 2026)		Closed
Monday (March 16, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (March 17, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

World Kidney Day: March 12, 2026 (Next 19 hours, 24 minutes)

Embassy of United States in Asmara FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at 179 Alaa Street Asmara, Eritrea. Coordinates: (38.9354557, 15.329156).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: (+291)1-12-00-04. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m ; Fridays: 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. except official holidays in United States and Eritrea.