Embassy of United States in Pretoria

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If you are living or residing in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.

This information is for:

South African passport holders living in Pretoria
U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Pretoria
Foreign passports currently residing in Pretoria

Embassy Information

Address:	U.S. Embassy Pretoria 877 Pretorius St Arcadia, Pretoria
Phone:	+27 12 431 4000
Fax:	+27 12 342 2299
Email:
Website:	https://za.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate-social-media-properties/
Office hours:	Monday to Friday : 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Current time in Pretoria	15:11 PM Wednesday, January 21 2026-01-21 (GMT +0200)
Current time in Washington D.C. (United States)	06:11 AM Wednesday, January 21 2026-01-21 (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 Pretoria and Washington D.C. is 13026.22 km (8094.12 miles). The average travel time is 27 hours 8 minutes.
Time difference: Pretoria is 9:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 15:11 on January, Wednesday 21 in Pretoria, it is 06:11 on January, Wednesday 21 in Washington D.C.

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Pretoria.

Distance from city center 3.76 km ( 2.34 miles)

Nearest airport Wonderboom Airport (PRY)

Distance to airport 10.23 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, January 21, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open now
Thursday (January 22, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 23, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 27, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

World Leprosy Day: Jan. 25, 2026 (Next 3 days, 8 hours)

Embassy of United States in Pretoria FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at U.S. Embassy Pretoria 877 Pretorius St Arcadia, Pretoria. Coordinates: (28.223893, -25.7463649).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +27 12 431 4000. The working hours are from Monday to Friday : 8:30 am - 5:30 pm except official holidays in United States and South Africa.