Embassy of United States in Seoul
If you are living or residing in Seoul 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 Seoul.
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Embassy Information
| Address: | 188 Sejong-Daero, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea | 
| Phone: | +82 2 397 4114 | 
| Fax: | |
| Email: | |
| Website: | https://kr.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/seoul/ | 
| Office hours: | Monday to Friday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 
| Current time in Seoul | 11:38 AM Friday, October 31 2025-10-31 (GMT +0900) | 
| Current time in Washington D.C. (United States) | 20:38 PM Thursday, October 30 2025-10-30 (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 Seoul and Washington D.C. is 11188.11 km (6951.97 miles). The average travel time is 23 hours 18 minutes.
- Time difference: Seoul is 15:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 11:38 on October, Friday 31 in Seoul, it is 20:38 on October, Thursday 30 in Washington D.C.
Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Seoul.
                      
                              Distance from city center
                                              0.45 km (                0.28 miles)
                          
                          
                              Nearest airport
                              Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
                          
                          
                              Distance to airport
                              15.46 kms
                          
                      Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note | 
|---|---|---|
| Friday (Today, October 31, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Open now | 
| Saturday (November 01, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (November 02, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 03, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 04, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 05, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 06, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | 
Upcoming holidays:
- Halloween: Oct. 31, 2025 (Next 0 minutes)
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of United States located?
It is located at 188 Sejong-Daero, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea. Coordinates: (126.9780536, 37.5731872).
2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in Seoul?
                  You can contact the embassy by phone at: +82 2 397 4114. The working hours are from Monday to Friday : 8:30 am - 5:00 pm except official holidays in United States and South Korea.
              
          3. Is the embassy open now?
Yes, it is open now and it will close in 5 hours 22 minutes. The current time in Seoul is 11:38.
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