Embassy of France in Washington

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

This information is for:

U.S. passport holders living in Washington
French passports traveling/working or living in Washington
Foreign passports currently residing in Washington

Embassy Information

Address:	4101 Reservoir Road, Nw 20007 Washington Dc District Of Columbia United States
Phone:	+ 1 202 944 60 00
Fax:	+ 1 202 944 61 66
Email:	info@ambafrance-us.org
Website:	www.info-france-usa.org www.ambafrance-us.org
Office hours:	Monday to Friday - 8:45AM–12:30PM, 2–5PM
Current time in Washington	23:25 PM Wednesday, January 07 2026-01-07 (GMT -0800)
Current time in Paris (France)	08:25 AM Thursday, January 08 2026-01-08 (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 Washington and Paris is 6283.47 km (3904.37 miles). The average travel time is 13 hours 5 minutes.
Time difference: Washington is 9:00 hours behind Paris. When the time is 23:25 on January, Wednesday 07 in Washington, it is 08:25 on January, Thursday 08 in Paris

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of France in Washington.

Distance from city center 4.22 km ( 2.62 miles)

Nearest airport Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Distance to airport 7.40 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, January 07, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Close Now
Thursday (January 08, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 09, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 10, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 11, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 12, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 13, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Orthodox Christmas Day: Jan. 7, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of France in Washington FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at 4101 Reservoir Road, Nw 20007 Washington Dc District Of Columbia United States. Coordinates: (-77.07848129999999, 38.914177).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 1 202 944 60 00. The working hours are from Monday to Friday - 8:45AM–12:30PM, 2–5PM except official holidays in France and United States.