Embassy of Iran in Colombo

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If you are living or residing in Colombo and planning a trip to Iran, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Iran in Colombo.

This information is for:

Sri Lankan passport holders living in Colombo
Iranian passports traveling/working or living in Colombo
Foreign passports currently residing in Colombo

Embassy Information

Address:	No.05, Independence Avenue Colombo 07 Sri Lanka
Phone:	+94 11 268 1018 and +94 11 208 1515
Fax:	+94 11 268 1019
Email:	iranemb.cmb@mfa.gov.ir
Website:	http://colombo.mfa.ir
Office hours:
Current time in Colombo	16:58 PM Monday, April 20 2026-04-20 (GMT +0530)
Current time in Tehran (Iran)	14:58 PM Monday, April 20 2026-04-20 (GMT +0330)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Iran
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Iranian citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Colombo and Tehran is 3909.25 km (2429.10 miles). The average travel time is 8 hours 8 minutes.
Time difference: Colombo is 2:00 hours ahead of Tehran. When the time is 16:58 on April, Monday 20 in Colombo, it is 14:58 on April, Monday 20 in Tehran

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Iran in Colombo.

Distance from city center 9.46 km ( 5.88 miles)

Nearest airport Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO)

Distance to airport 4.60 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Monday (Today, April 20, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30	Close Now
Tuesday (April 21, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Wednesday (April 22, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Thursday (April 23, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Friday (April 24, 2026)	08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Saturday (April 25, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (April 26, 2026)		Closed

Upcoming holidays:

Eid-e-Ghorban (Feast of Sacrifice): May 27, 2026 (Next 1 month)

Embassy of Iran in Colombo FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Iran located?

It is located at No.05, Independence Avenue Colombo 07 Sri Lanka. Coordinates: (79.8678905, 6.9044034).

2. How do I contact the Iran Embassy in Colombo?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +94 11 268 1018 and +94 11 208 1515. The working hours are from except official holidays in Iran and Sri Lanka.