Embassy of Libya in Cotonou

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

This information is for:

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

Embassy Information

Address:	Lot 36 Patte Dooie B. P. 405 Cotonou Benin
Phone:	+229 21 30 04 52 and +229 21 30 65 29
Fax:	+229 21 30 03 01
Email:	libya.emb.bj@gmail.com and busheha2015@gmail.com
Website:
Office hours:	Monday-Friday : 08:30-14:30
Current time in Cotonou	01:44 AM Tuesday, January 20 2026-01-20 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Tripoli (Libya)	02:44 AM Tuesday, January 20 2026-01-20 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

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

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Tripoli is 2715.13 km (1687.10 miles). The average travel time is 5 hours 39 minutes.
Time difference: Cotonou is 1:00 hours behind Tripoli. When the time is 01:44 on January, Tuesday 20 in Cotonou, it is 02:44 on January, Tuesday 20 in Tripoli

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Libya in Cotonou.

Distance from city center 1.71 km ( 1.06 miles)

Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)

Distance to airport 2.00 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Tuesday (Today, January 20, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30	Open in 7 hours, 16 minutes
Wednesday (January 21, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Thursday (January 22, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Friday (January 23, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 16:30

Upcoming holidays:

Libyan Revolution Day: Feb. 17, 2026 (Next 3 weeks, 6 days)

Embassy of Libya in Cotonou FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Libya located?

It is located at Lot 36 Patte Dooie B. P. 405 Cotonou Benin. Coordinates: (2.3912362, 6.3702928).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +229 21 30 04 52 and +229 21 30 65 29. The working hours are from Monday-Friday : 08:30-14:30 except official holidays in Libya and Benin.