Embassy of France in Quito

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If you are living or residing in Quito and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Quito.

This information is for:

Ecuadorian passport holders living in Quito
French passports traveling/working or living in Quito
Foreign passports currently residing in Quito

Embassy Information

Address:	Calle General Leonidas Plaza N19-09 Y Patria - Quito
Phone:	+ 593 2 294 38 00
Fax:	+ 593 2 2943 809
Email:	cancilleria@embafrancia.com.ec
Website:	ec.ambafrance.org
Office hours:	Monday to Friday - 9:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 18:00
Current time in Quito	07:51 AM Thursday, January 22 2026-01-22 (GMT -0500)
Current time in Paris (France)	13:51 PM Thursday, January 22 2026-01-22 (GMT +0100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to France
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Quito and Paris is 9321.61 km (5792.18 miles). The average travel time is 19 hours 25 minutes.
Time difference: Quito is 6:00 hours behind Paris. When the time is 07:51 on January, Thursday 22 in Quito, it is 13:51 on January, Thursday 22 in Paris

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in Quito.

Distance from city center 9.76 km ( 6.06 miles)

Nearest airport Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)

Distance to airport 18.11 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, January 22, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 1 hour, 9 minutes
Friday (January 23, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 27, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (January 28, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Carnival: Feb. 16, 2026 (Next 3 weeks, 3 days)

Embassy of France in Quito FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at Calle General Leonidas Plaza N19-09 Y Patria - Quito. Coordinates: (-78.4948414, -0.2089461).

2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Quito?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 593 2 294 38 00. The working hours are from Monday to Friday - 9:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 18:00 except official holidays in France and Ecuador.