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China Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Embassy of China in Cotonou, Benin
No.2, Route De L'Aeroport, Cotonou, Benin.
Phone: 00229-301292, 300765
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Beninese and Chinese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Double Ninth Festival | Wednesday, October 29 | 0 minutes |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 2 days, 1 hour |
| Journalists' Day | Saturday, November 08 | 1 week, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 2 months |
| Vodoun Festival | Saturday, January 10 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Day of Remembrance | Friday, January 16 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 3 months, 2 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 2025/2024:
- Double Ninth Festival (CN) Wed, Oct 29, 2025 (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
16:14PMWednesday, October 29, 2025
Beijing, China
23:14PMWednesday, October 29, 2025