Embassy of United States in Banjul

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If you are living or residing in Banjul 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 Banjul.

This information is for:

Gambian passport holders living in Banjul
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Banjul
Foreign passports currently residing in Banjul

Embassy Information

Address:	Kairaba Avenue, Fajara P.M.B. 19 Banjul, The Gambia
Phone:	+220 4 392 856
Fax:	+220 4 392 475
Email:
Website:	https://gm.usembassy.gov/embassy/banjul/
Office hours:	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Current time in Banjul	00:20 AM Wednesday, February 11 2026-02-11 (GMT +0000)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	17:20 PM Tuesday, February 10 2026-02-10 (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 Banjul and Washington D.C. is 6533.49 km (4059.72 miles). The average travel time is 13 hours 36 minutes.
Time difference: Banjul is 7:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 00:20 on February, Wednesday 11 in Banjul, it is 17:20 on February, Tuesday 10 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Banjul.

Distance from city center 12.61 km ( 7.84 miles)

Nearest airport Banjul International Airport (BJL)

Distance to airport 15.07 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, February 11, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 8 hours, 10 minutes
Thursday (February 12, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (February 13, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (February 14, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (February 15, 2026)		Closed
Monday (February 16, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (February 17, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

World Day of the Sick: Feb. 11, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of United States in Banjul FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at Kairaba Avenue, Fajara P.M.B. 19 Banjul, The Gambia. Coordinates: (-16.69703, 13.4724141).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +220 4 392 856. The working hours are from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m except official holidays in United States and Gambia.