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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iran
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 03 | 2 days, 14 hours |
| Arbaeen | Wednesday, August 05 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Thursday, August 13 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Friday, August 14 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Summer Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (2 days, 18 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iran
London, United Kingdom time is 3:30 hours behind Tehran, Iran
Tehran, Iran
05:41AMFriday, July 31, 2026
London, United Kingdom
03:11AMFriday, July 31, 2026