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Iran Embassy and Consulates in Afghanistan
5 Diplomatic Missions
5 Cities
Iran Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan
افغانستان - کابل - چهارراه شيرپور ناحيه 10
Phone: +93-20 2101391 / 7
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 23 minutes)
Iran Consulate General in Herat, Afghanistan
Amerit Junction, Velayat Avenue - Herat - Afghanistan
Phone: +93 40 220 013
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 23 minutes)
Iran Consulate General in Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Jalalabad - Afghanistan
Phone: +93 60 200 0303 / 5
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 23 minutes)
Iran Consulate General in Kandhar, Afghanistan
- Zone 6, Chok Dand Square - Kandahar-Herat Main Road - Qandahar - Afghanistan
Phone: (+93 ) 2001952 / 2002117 / 2003096
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 23 minutes)
Iran Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan
Phone: +93 (24) 24388
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 23 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following Afghan and Iranian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Martyrs and Ahmad Shah Masoud Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| Martyrdom of Fatima | Saturday, November 14 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 4 months |
| Birthday of Imam Ali | Wednesday, December 23 | 4 months |
| Prophet's Ascension | Wednesday, January 06 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday | Sunday, January 24 | 5 months |
1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in Afghanistan?
Iran currently maintains 5 diplomatic representative offices in Afghanistan including Kabul, Herat, Jalalabad, Kandhar and Mazar-e-Sharif.
2 - Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Afghan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Iran. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Iran in Afghanistan for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in Afghanistan?
The Iranian representative offices in Afghanistan will be closed in observance of the following Afghan and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (IR) Sat, Aug 22, 2026 (1 day, 17 hours)
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Time in Iran vs Afghanistan
Tehran, Iran time is 1:00 hours behind Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
06:07AMThursday, August 20, 2026
Tehran, Iran
05:07AMThursday, August 20, 2026