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France Embassy and Consulates in Zambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
Mpile Building 74 Independence Avenue 10101 Lusaka Zambia
Phone: + 260 21 125 1322
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 12 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Zambian 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 |
| Holy Saturday | 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 |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Zambia?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Zambia including and Lusaka.
2 - Do Zambian citizens need a visa for France?
Zambian 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 Zambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Zambia?
The French representative offices in Zambia will be closed in observance of the following Zambian 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 Zambia
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
00:48AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
23:48PMSunday, March 22, 2026