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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 21 hours, 25 minutes |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 days, 21 hours |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 4 days, 21 hours |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday, March 10 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
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:
- Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iran
London, United Kingdom time is 4:30 hours behind Tehran, Iran
Tehran, Iran
23:04PMThursday, February 12, 2026
London, United Kingdom
19:34PMThursday, February 12, 2026