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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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 7 hours, 45 minutes |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 5 days, 7 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months |
| Martyrdom of Fatima | Saturday, November 14 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Tuesday, December 22 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Birthday of Imam Ali | Wednesday, December 23 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
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:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (12 hours, 46 minutes)
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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
11:14AMTuesday, August 25, 2026
Tehran, Iran
12:44PMTuesday, August 25, 2026