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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prophet's Ascension | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday | Tuesday, February 03 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Revolution Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 1 month |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday, March 10 | 2 months |
| Eid-e-Fetr (End of Ramadan) | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 3 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:
- Prophet's Ascension (IR) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Iran vs Bulgaria
Tehran, Iran time is 1:30 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
23:53PMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Tehran, Iran
01:23AMWednesday, January 07, 2026