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.

This information is for:

  • South Korean passport holders living in Seoul
  • U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Seoul
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Seoul

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 00:28 AM Friday, October 31 2025-10-31 (GMT +0900)
Current time
in Washington D.C. (United States)
09:28 AM 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 00:28 on October, Friday 31 in Seoul, it is 09:28 on October, Thursday 30 in Washington D.C.

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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 in 8 hours, 2 minutes
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?

No, it is closed now and it will open in 8 hours 32 minutes. The current time in Seoul is 00:28.

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