Embassy of Japan in Cotonou

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

This information is for:

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

Embassy Information

Address:	Cotonou Residential Zone Located In Djomehountin, 12Th Arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin
Phone:	(+ 229) 21 30 59 86
Fax:	(+ 229) 21 30 59 94
Email:
Website:	www.bj.emb-japan.go.jp
Office hours:	Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m / 3:00 to 6:15 p.m.
Current time in Cotonou	12:06 PM Tuesday, December 30 2025-12-30 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Tokyo (Japan)	20:06 PM Tuesday, December 30 2025-12-30 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Japan
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Tokyo is 13432.54 km (8346.59 miles). The average travel time is 27 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference: Cotonou is 8:00 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 12:06 on December, Tuesday 30 in Cotonou, it is 20:06 on December, Tuesday 30 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Japan in Cotonou.

Distance from city center 0.16 km ( 0.10 miles)

Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)

Distance to airport 0.25 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Tuesday (Today, December 30, 2025)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30	Open now
Wednesday (December 31, 2025)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Thursday (January 01, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Friday (January 02, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30
Saturday (January 03, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 04, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 05, 2026)	09:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 17:30

Upcoming holidays:

December 31 Bank Holiday: Dec. 31, 2025 (Next 11 hours, 54 minutes)

Embassy of Japan in Cotonou FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at Cotonou Residential Zone Located In Djomehountin, 12Th Arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin. Coordinates: (2.3850646, 6.3557013).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: (+ 229) 21 30 59 86. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m / 3:00 to 6:15 p.m. except official holidays in Japan and Benin.