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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Italy Consulate in Cotonou, Benin
Porto Novo - Cotonou
Phone: +0022921313006
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 39 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Beninese and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) | Saturday, September 19 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) | Monday, December 07 | 3 months |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 3 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| St. Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Italy currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Italy?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Benin?
The Italian representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) (IT) Sat, Sep 19, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Italy vs Benin
Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
03:21AMThursday, September 03, 2026
Rome, Italy
04:21AMThursday, September 03, 2026