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Ireland Embassy and Consulates in Egypt
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Ireland Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
18 Hassan Sabry Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Phone: +202 272 871 00 and +202 272 871 15
Working hours: Close now
Ireland Honorary Consulate in Alexandria, Egypt
45 Victor Bassily Street Off Sultan Hussein Street - Azarita Alexandria Egypt
Phone: +20 3 478 2001 and +20 3 478 2009
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Ireland may close on the following Egyptian and Irish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Prophet Mohamed's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 6 days, 22 hours |
| Nayrouz | Friday, September 11 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| Armed Forces Day | Tuesday, October 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 2 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 4 months |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 4 months |
| St. Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 4 months |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Irish Embassies/Consulates are there in Egypt?
Ireland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Egypt including Cairo and Alexandria.
2 - Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Egyptian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Ireland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Ireland in Egypt for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Irish embassies in Egypt?
The Irish representative offices in Egypt will be closed in observance of the following Egyptian and Irish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Prophet Mohamed's Birthday (EG) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in Ireland vs Egypt
Dublin, Ireland time is 2:00 hours behind Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
21:04PMTuesday, August 18, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
19:04PMTuesday, August 18, 2026