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	05:01 AM Thursday, July 02 2026-07-02 (GMT +0000)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	23:01 PM Wednesday, July 01 2026-07-01 (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 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 6:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 05:01 on July, Thursday 02 in Banjul, it is 23:01 on July, Wednesday 01 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
Thursday (Today, July 02, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 3 hours, 29 minutes
Friday (July 03, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (July 04, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (July 05, 2026)		Closed
Monday (July 06, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (July 07, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (July 08, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Independence Day: July 3, 2026 (Next 18 hours, 59 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.