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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: Close now (Open in 6 hours 23 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 | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 3 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| 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 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 4 months |
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:
- Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (IR) Sat, Aug 22, 2026 (1 day, 21 hours)
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Time in Iran vs Nigeria
Tehran, Iran time is 2:30 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
02:37AMThursday, August 20, 2026
Tehran, Iran
05:07AMThursday, August 20, 2026