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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: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following Beninese and U.S. holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| World Science Day for Peace and Development | Monday, November 10 | 0 minutes |
| Veterans Day | Tuesday, November 11 | 21 hours, 40 minutes |
| World Pneumonia Day | Wednesday, November 12 | 1 day, 21 hours |
| World Diabetes Day | Friday, November 14 | 3 days, 21 hours |
| World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims | Sunday, November 16 | 5 days, 21 hours |
| World Prematurity Day | Monday, November 17 | 6 days, 21 hours |
| World Toilet Day | Wednesday, November 19 | 1 week, 1 day |
| World Philosophy Day | Thursday, November 20 | 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 2025/2024:
- World Science Day for Peace and Development (US & US) Mon, Nov 10, 2025 (3 hours, 41 minutes)
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Time in United States vs Benin
Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Porto Novo, Benin
Porto Novo, Benin
20:19PMSunday, November 09, 2025
Washington D.C., United States
12:19PMSunday, November 09, 2025