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Egypt Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Egypt Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Nouveau Bastos Rue 1828 , No. 712 P.O. Box 809 Cotonou Benin
Phone: +229 2 5296 1474 ; +229 2 5296 4462
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 49 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Egypt may close on the following Beninese and Egyptian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Day July 23 | Thursday, July 23 | 1 week |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Maouloud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Nayrouz | Friday, September 11 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Armed Forces Day | Tuesday, October 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months |
1. How many Egyptian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Egypt currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Egypt. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Egypt in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Egyptian embassies in Benin?
The Egyptian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Egyptian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Revolution Day July 23 (EG) Thu, Jul 23, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in Egypt vs Benin
Cairo, Egypt time is 2:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
09:11AMWednesday, July 15, 2026
Cairo, Egypt
11:11AMWednesday, July 15, 2026