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China Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
China Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
No.2, Route De L'Aeroport, Cotonou, Benin.
Phone: 00229-301292, 300765
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Beninese and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Army Day | Saturday, August 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | Wednesday, August 19 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Spirit Festival | Thursday, August 27 | 1 month |
| Teachers' Day | Thursday, September 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday, September 25 | 2 months |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | Friday, October 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
China currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for China?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into China. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of China in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Benin?
The Chinese representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Army Day (CN & BJ) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in China vs Benin
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
21:52PMWednesday, July 22, 2026
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04:52AMThursday, July 23, 2026