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Iran Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Iran Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
245 Melk St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Phone: +27 87 945 1307
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 24 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following South African and Iranian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tassoua | Thursday, June 25 | 2 days, 18 hours |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 3 days, 18 hours |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Arbaeen | Wednesday, August 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 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 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | 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 |
1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Iran currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Iran?
South African 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 South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in South Africa?
The Iranian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Tassoua (IR) Thu, Jun 25, 2026 (2 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Iran vs South Africa
Tehran, Iran time is 1:30 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
00:36AMMonday, June 22, 2026
Tehran, Iran
02:06AMMonday, June 22, 2026