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	06:08 AM Tuesday, January 06 2026-01-06 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	20:08 PM Monday, January 05 2026-01-05 (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 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 10:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 06:08 on January, Tuesday 06 in Asmara, it is 20:08 on January, Monday 05 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
Tuesday (Today, January 06, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 2 hours, 22 minutes
Wednesday (January 07, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (January 08, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 09, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 10, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 11, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 12, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Epiphany: Jan. 6, 2026 (Next 0 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.