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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Iraq
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
British Embassy Baghdad International Zone Baghdad Iraq
Phone: +44(0)1908 516666
Working hours: Open now (Close in 4 hours 5 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Iraqi and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 weeks |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 1 month |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Iraqi Independence Day | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Iraq?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Iraq including and Baghdad.
2 - Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Iraqi 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 Iraq for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Iraq?
The British representative offices in Iraq will be closed in observance of the following Iraqi and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Assumption of Mary (GB) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 days, 13 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Iraq
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
10:55AMTuesday, August 11, 2026
London, United Kingdom
08:55AMTuesday, August 11, 2026