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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: Open now (Close in 1 hours 11 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 0 minutes |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 4 days, 3 hours |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Korité | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Qing Ming Jie | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Lantern Festival (CN) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in China vs Benin
Beijing, China time is 7:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
14:49PMTuesday, March 03, 2026
Beijing, China
21:49PMTuesday, March 03, 2026