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France Embassy and Consulates in Egypt
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
France Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
29 Charles De Gaulle, Oula, Giza District, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Phone: + 202 35 67 32 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 24 minutes)
France Consulate General in Alexandria, Egypt
2, Place Ahmed Orabi Bp 474 Alexandria Egypt
Phone: + 20 3 48 47 950/ + 20 12 22 10 41 33 (Emergency)
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 24 minutes)
France Consulate General in Cairo, Egypt
7 Rue Abu Shamar، Oula, Giza District, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Phone: + 20 2 2394 7150
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 24 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Egyptian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Coptic Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Coptic Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Coptic Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Spring Festival | Monday, April 13 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Sinai Liberation Day | Saturday, April 25 | 1 month |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Egypt?
France currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Egypt including Cairo, Alexandria and Cairo.
2 - Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for France?
Egyptian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Egypt for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Egypt?
The French representative offices in Egypt will be closed in observance of the following Egyptian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 19 hours)
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Time in France vs Egypt
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
04:06AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
03:06AMMonday, March 23, 2026