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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Ethiopia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Comoros Street Addis Ababa 858 Ethiopia
Phone: +251 11 6170100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 51 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Ethiopian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Adwa Victory Day | Monday, March 02 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Ethiopia?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ethiopia including and Addis Ababa.
2 - Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Ethiopian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Ethiopia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Ethiopia?
The British representative offices in Ethiopia will be closed in observance of the following Ethiopian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 12 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Ethiopia
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11:09AMThursday, February 12, 2026
London, United Kingdom
08:09AMThursday, February 12, 2026