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Iran Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Iran Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka
No.05, Independence Avenue Colombo 07 Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 268 1018 and +94 11 208 1515
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 9 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following Sri Lankan and Iranian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Eid-e-Ghadir | Thursday, June 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months |
| Tassoua | Thursday, June 25 | 2 months |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 2 months |
| Arbaeen | Wednesday, August 05 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Thursday, August 13 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Friday, August 14 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 4 months |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 4 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 5 months |
| Martyrdom of Fatima | Saturday, November 14 | 6 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in Sri Lanka?
Iran currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.
2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Iran?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in Sri Lanka?
The Iranian representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice) (IR) Wed, May 27, 2026 (1 month)
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Time in Iran vs Sri Lanka
Tehran, Iran time is 2:00 hours behind Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09:51AMMonday, April 20, 2026
Tehran, Iran
07:51AMMonday, April 20, 2026