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United States Embassy and Consulates in Benin
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United States Embassy in Cotonou, Benin
Marina Avenue, 01 Bp 2012, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: (229) 21 30 06 50
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Day of Democracy | Tuesday, September 15 | 9 hours, 54 minutes |
| International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer | Wednesday, September 16 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| Constitution Day and Citizenship Day | Thursday, September 17 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| National POW/MIA Recognition Day | Friday, September 18 | 3 days, 9 hours |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| World Maritime Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 week, 2 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Benin?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Benin including and Cotonou.
2 - Do Beninese citizens need a visa for United States?
Beninese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Benin for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Benin?
The U.S. representative offices in Benin will be closed in observance of the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Day of Democracy (US) Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (15 hours, 55 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Benin
Washington D.C., United States time is 7:00 hours behind Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
08:05AMMonday, September 14, 2026
Washington D.C., United States
01:05AMMonday, September 14, 2026