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France Embassy and Consulates in Senegal
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Dakar, Senegal
1 Rue El Hadji Amadou Assane Ndoye (Accès Par La Rue Parchappe) Bp 4035 - Dakar
Phone: + 221 338 395 100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 9 hours 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Senegalese and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 16 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Independence Day | Saturday, April 04 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 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 Senegal?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Senegal including and Dakar.
2 - Do Senegalese citizens need a visa for France?
Senegalese 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 Senegal for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Senegal?
The French representative offices in Senegal will be closed in observance of the following Senegalese and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Daylight Saving Time starts (FR) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (5 days, 23 hours)
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Time in France vs Senegal
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of Dakar, Senegal
Dakar, Senegal
00:10AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
01:10AMMonday, March 23, 2026