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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 40 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 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Republic Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 month |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Respect for the Aged Day | Monday, September 21 | 3 months, 1 week |
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:
- Islamic New Year (IQ) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (4 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Iraq
Tokyo, Japan time is 6:00 hours ahead of Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
02:20AMFriday, June 12, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
08:20AMFriday, June 12, 2026