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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 7 hours 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 18 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 |
| Ethiopian Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ethiopian Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| International Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Freedom Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 months |
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:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 22 hours)
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Time in France vs Ethiopia
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours behind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01:47AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
23:47PMSunday, March 22, 2026