Embassy of France in Cotonou

If you are living or residing in Cotonou and planning a trip to France, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of France in Cotonou.

This information is for:

  • Beninese passport holders living in Cotonou
  • French passports traveling/working or living in Cotonou
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Cotonou

Embassy Information

Address: 2235, Avenue Jean-Paul Ii B. P. 966 Cotonou Benin
Phone: + 229 21 36 55 33
Fax: + 229 21 36 55 30
Email: ambafrance.cotonou@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: bj.ambafrance.org
Office hours:
Current time in Cotonou 22:06 PM Wednesday, November 19 2025-11-19 (GMT +0100)
Current time
in Paris (France)
22:06 PM Wednesday, November 19 2025-11-19 (GMT +0100)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to France
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for French citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Paris is 4418.78 km (2745.70 miles). The average travel time is 9 hours 12 minutes.
  • Time difference: Cotonou is is same date and time Paris. When the time is 22:06 on November, Wednesday 19 in Cotonou, it is 22:06 on November, Wednesday 19 in Paris

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Distance from city center 3.54 km ( 2.20 miles)
Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)
Distance to airport 4.11 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Wednesday (Today, November 19, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 Close Now
Thursday (November 20, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (November 21, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (November 22, 2025) Closed
Sunday (November 23, 2025) Closed
Monday (November 24, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (November 25, 2025) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • December Solstice: Dec. 21, 2025 (Next 1 month)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of France located?

It is located at 2235, Avenue Jean-Paul Ii B. P. 966 Cotonou Benin. Coordinates: (2.4209538, 6.3525108).

2. How do I contact the France Embassy in Cotonou?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 229 21 36 55 33. The working hours are from except official holidays in France and Benin.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now. The current time in Cotonou is 22:06.

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