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Denmark Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Denmark Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Les Cocotiers B.P. 04-1223 Cotonou Benin
Phone: +229 21 303 862
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 42 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Denmark may close on the following Beninese and Danish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many Danish Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Denmark currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Denmark. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Denmark in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Danish embassies in Benin?
The Danish representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Danish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (BJ) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in Denmark vs Benin
Copenhagen, Denmark time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
01:18AMMonday, July 13, 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark
02:18AMMonday, July 13, 2026