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
- American 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: | |
| Current time in Seoul | 12:58 PM Sunday, July 19 2026-07-19 (GMT +0900) |
| Current time in United States | 03:58 AM Sunday, July 19 2026-07-19 (GMT -1200) |
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 16:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 12:22 on November, Monday 18 in Seoul, it is 20:22 on November, Sunday 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 18, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 19, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 20, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 21, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (November 22, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 23, 2024) | Closed |
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. The current time in Seoul is 12:58.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of United States in Seoul.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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0.45 km ( 0.28 miles) from city center
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