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Iran Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Iran Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria

1 Udi St, Three Arms Zone 900271, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +234 809 895 9323 and +234 813 843 4605 Working hours: Open now (Close in 9 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following Nigerian and Iranian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Father's Day Sunday, June 21 1 day, 1 hour
Tassoua Thursday, June 25 5 days, 1 hour
Ashura Friday, June 26 6 days, 1 hour
Arbaeen Wednesday, August 05 1 month, 2 weeks
Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan Thursday, August 13 1 month, 3 weeks
Martyrdom of Imam Reza Friday, August 14 1 month, 3 weeks
Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari Saturday, August 22 2 months
Id el Maulud Wednesday, August 26 2 months
Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq Monday, August 31 2 months, 1 week
September Equinox Wednesday, September 23 3 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?

Iran currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nigeria including and Abuja.

2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iran?

Nigerian 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 Nigeria for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in Nigeria?

The Iranian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Father's Day (NG & IR) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (1 day, 7 hours)

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Time in Iran vs Nigeria

Tehran, Iran time is 2:30 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria 16:51PMFriday, June 19, 2026
Tehran, Iran 19:21PMFriday, June 19, 2026