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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks |
| Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid-e-Ghadir | Thursday, June 04 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Tassoua | Thursday, June 25 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Arbaeen | Wednesday, August 05 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Thursday, August 13 | 3 months |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Friday, August 14 | 3 months |
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:
- Culture and Literacy Day (BG) Sun, May 24, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in Iran vs Bulgaria
Tehran, Iran time is 0:30 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
15:15PMSunday, May 10, 2026
Tehran, Iran
15:45PMSunday, May 10, 2026