Embassy of France in Athens
If you are living or residing in Athens and planning a trip to France, you may want to know
the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Athens.
This information is for:
- Greek passport holders living in Athens
- French passports traveling/working or living in Athens
- Foreign passports currently residing in Athens
Embassy Information
| Address: | Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 7, Athina 106 71, Greece |
| Phone: | + 30 2 10 339 10 00 |
| Fax: | + 30 2 10 339 10 09 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | http://www.ambafrance-gr.org |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in Athens | 06:46 AM Sunday, July 19 2026-07-19 (GMT +0200) |
| Current time in France | 17:46 PM Saturday, July 18 2026-07-18 (GMT -1000) |
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 Athens and Paris is 1997.91 km (1241.44 miles). The average travel time is 4 hours 9 minutes.
- Time difference: Athens is 1:00 hours ahead of Paris. When the time is 04:54 on November, Monday 18 in Athens, it is 03:54 on November, Monday 18 in Paris
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of France in Athens.
Distance from city center
7.87 km ( 4.89 miles)
Nearest airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Distance to airport
18.79 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 18, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 19, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 20, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 21, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (November 22, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 23, 2024) | Closed |
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of France located?
It is located at Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 7, Athina 106 71, Greece. Coordinates: (23.7381887, 37.9761993).
2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Athens?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 30 2 10 339 10 00. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday: 8:45AM to 5:00PM Friday: 9:00AM to 2:45PM except official holidays in France and Greece.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now. The current time in Athens is 06:46.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of France in Athens.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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Useful Information
SITE MAP
7.87 km ( 4.89 miles) from city center
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