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Benin Embassy and Consulates in United States

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Washington Los Angeles Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Benin Embassy in Washington, United States

2124 Kalorama Rd Nw, Washington, Dc 20008, United States

Phone: +1 2022326656 Working hours: Close now

Benin Consulate General in Los Angeles, United States

9111 S. La Cienega Blvd, Suite 204 90301 - Inglewood - California Usa

Phone: +1-310-6413688 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Benin may close on the following U.S. and Beninese holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
World Mental Health Day	Saturday, October 10	0 minutes
International Day of the Girl Child	Sunday, October 11	0 minutes
Columbus Day	Monday, October 12	21 hours
Navy Birthday	Tuesday, October 13	1 day, 21 hours
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction	Wednesday, October 14	2 days, 21 hours
White Cane Safety Day	Thursday, October 15	3 days, 21 hours
Boss's Day	Friday, October 16	4 days, 21 hours
Sweetest Day	Saturday, October 17	5 days, 21 hours

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Beninese Embassies/Consulates are there in United States?

Benin currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in United States including Washington and Los Angeles.

2 - Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Benin?

U.S. citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Benin. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Benin in United States for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Beninese embassies in United States?

The Beninese representative offices in United States will be closed in observance of the following U.S. and Beninese holidays in 2026/2024:

World Mental Health Day (US) Sat, Oct 10, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Time in Benin vs United States

Porto Novo, Benin time is 7:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C., United States

Washington D.C., United States 13:59^PMSaturday, October 10, 2026

Porto Novo, Benin 20:59^PMSaturday, October 10, 2026