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United States Embassy and Consulates in Iraq
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United States Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Al-Kindi Street International Zone Baghdad, Iraq
Phone: +964 07 600 303 000
Working hours: Close now
United States Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq
413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq
Phone: +964 662 114 000
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Iraqi and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Press Freedom Day | Sunday, May 03 | 0 minutes |
| Rhode Island Independence Day | Monday, May 04 | 9 hours, 45 minutes |
| Cinco de Mayo | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| National Nurses Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| National Day of Prayer | Thursday, May 07 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| World Ovarian Cancer Day | Friday, May 08 | 4 days, 9 hours |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Iraq?
United States currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Iraq including Baghdad and Erbil.
2 - Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for United States?
Iraqi citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Iraq for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Iraq?
The U.S. representative offices in Iraq will be closed in observance of the following Iraqi and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- World Press Freedom Day (US) Sun, May 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Iraq
Washington D.C., United States time is 9:00 hours behind Baghdad, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq
10:14AMSunday, May 03, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
01:14AMSunday, May 03, 2026