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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 3 hours, 53 minutes |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 3 weeks |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Simchat Torah | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (IR) Sat, Aug 22, 2026 (7 hours, 24 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iran
London, United Kingdom time is 3:30 hours behind Tehran, Iran
Tehran, Iran
16:36PMFriday, August 21, 2026
London, United Kingdom
14:06PMFriday, August 21, 2026