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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Iraq
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Japan Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Embassy Of Japan, International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq
Phone: +964-(0)770-494-2032
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
Japan Consular office in Erbil, Iraq
Erbil Rotana Hotel 8F, Gulan Street, Erbil
Phone: +964-(0)66-210-5555
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Iraqi and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Rebellion Anniversary | Thursday, March 05 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 2 months |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Iraq?
Japan currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Iraq including Baghdad and Erbil.
2 - Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Japan?
Iraqi citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Iraq for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Iraq?
The Japanese representative offices in Iraq will be closed in observance of the following Iraqi and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (2 weeks, 6 days)
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Time in Japan vs Iraq
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
02:52AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
08:52AMWednesday, January 21, 2026