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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iran
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Tehran, Iran
172 Ferdowsi Avenue Tehran 11316-99813 Iran
Phone: +98 ( 0)21 6405 2000
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Iranian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 day, 14 hours |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Tassoua | Thursday, June 25 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Sunday, July 12 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Battle of the Boyne | Monday, July 13 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Iran?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Iran including and Tehran.
2 - Do Iranian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Iranian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Iran for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Iran?
The British representative offices in Iran will be closed in observance of the following Iranian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Muharram/Islamic New Year (GB) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 (1 day, 17 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iran
London, United Kingdom time is 3:30 hours behind Tehran, Iran
Tehran, Iran
06:10AMMonday, June 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
03:40AMMonday, June 15, 2026