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Iran Embassy and Consulates in Egypt
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Iran Embassy in Cairo, Egypt
12 Rifaa Street Dokki - Giza Cairo Egypt
Phone: +20 2 37486400
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 57 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following Egyptian and Iranian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Prophet Mohamed's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Nayrouz | Friday, September 11 | 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| Armed Forces Day | Tuesday, October 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Martyrdom of Fatima | Saturday, November 14 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 4 months |
| Birthday of Imam Ali | Wednesday, December 23 | 4 months |
| January 1 Bank Holiday | Friday, January 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in Egypt?
Iran currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Egypt including and Cairo.
2 - Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Iran?
Citizens of Egypt (holders of regular passports) can travel to Iran for 20 days without having to apply or obtain a Iranian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in Egypt?
The Iranian representative offices in Egypt will be closed in observance of the following Egyptian and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (IR) Sat, Aug 22, 2026 (1 day, 19 hours)
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Time in Iran vs Egypt
Tehran, Iran time is 0:30 hours behind Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
04:33AMThursday, August 20, 2026
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05:03AMThursday, August 20, 2026