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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: Open now (Close in 4 hours 40 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Beninese and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 days, 6 hours |
| Tabaski | Wednesday, May 27 | 5 days, 6 hours |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Star Festival | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Sea Day | Monday, July 20 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Independence Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Hiroshima Memorial Day | Thursday, August 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Nagasaki Memorial Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Mountain Day | Tuesday, August 11 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- Whit Monday (BJ) Mon, May 25, 2026 (3 days, 12 hours)
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Time in Japan vs Benin
Tokyo, Japan time is 8:00 hours ahead of Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
11:20AMThursday, May 21, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
19:20PMThursday, May 21, 2026