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Iran Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Iran Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, 55 “Simeonovsko Shosse” Blvd.
Phone: +359 2 987 85 46 and +359 2 987 61 73 and +359 2 981 43 48 and +359 2 980 54 51
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following Bulgarian and Iranian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Arbaeen | Wednesday, August 05 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Thursday, August 13 | 1 month |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Friday, August 14 | 1 month |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Iran currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in Bulgaria?
The Iranian representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Arbaeen (IR) Wed, Aug 05, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Iran vs Bulgaria
Tehran, Iran time is 0:30 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
04:04AMSunday, July 12, 2026
Tehran, Iran
04:34AMSunday, July 12, 2026