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France Embassy and Consulates in Ethiopia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
B.P. 1464 - Addis Abeba
Phone: + 251 11 40 00 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 37 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Ethiopian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 days, 13 hours |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Ethiopia?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ethiopia including and Addis Ababa.
2 - Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for France?
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Ethiopia?
The French representative offices in Ethiopia will be closed in observance of the following Ethiopian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (FR) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (2 days, 17 hours)
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Time in France vs Ethiopia
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06:23AMWednesday, August 12, 2026
Paris, France
05:23AMWednesday, August 12, 2026