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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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday | Tuesday, February 03 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Revolution Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday, March 10 | 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:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 15 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iran
London, United Kingdom time is 4:30 hours behind Tehran, Iran
Tehran, Iran
08:19AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
04:49AMThursday, January 22, 2026