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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Cotonou Residential Zone Located In Djomehountin, 12Th Arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: (+ 229) 21 30 59 86
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Beninese and Japanese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| December 31 Bank Holiday | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| January 2 Bank Holiday | Friday, January 02 | 3 weeks |
| January 3 Bank Holiday | Saturday, January 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Vodoun Festival | Saturday, January 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Coming of Age Day | Monday, January 12 | 1 month |
| Day of Remembrance | Friday, January 16 | 1 month |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Benin?
The Japanese representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and Japanese holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (BJ) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Japan vs Benin
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
18:23PMWednesday, December 10, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
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