Embassy of United States in Cotonou

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

This information is for:

  • Beninese passport holders living in Cotonou
  • U.S. passports traveling/working or living in Cotonou
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Cotonou

Embassy Information

Address: Marina Avenue, 01 Bp 2012, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: (229) 21 30 06 50
Fax: (229) 21 30 03 84
Email:
Website: https://bj.usembassy.gov/embassy/cotonou/
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Current time in Cotonou 03:55 AM Wednesday, November 05 2025-11-05 (GMT +0100)
Current time
in Washington D.C. (United States)
19:55 PM Tuesday, November 04 2025-11-04 (GMT -0700)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to United States
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for U.S. citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Washington D.C. is 8655.69 km (5378.39 miles). The average travel time is 18 hours 1 minutes.
  • Time difference: Cotonou is 8:00 hours ahead of Washington D.C.. When the time is 03:55 on November, Wednesday 05 in Cotonou, it is 19:55 on November, Tuesday 04 in Washington D.C.

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Distance from city center 0.93 km ( 0.58 miles)
Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)
Distance to airport 1.18 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Wednesday (Today, November 05, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 Open in 4 hours, 35 minutes
Thursday (November 06, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (November 07, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (November 08, 2025) Closed
Sunday (November 09, 2025) Closed
Monday (November 10, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (November 11, 2025) 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: Nov. 6, 2025 (Next 20 hours, 5 minutes)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of United States located?

It is located at Marina Avenue, 01 Bp 2012, Cotonou, Benin. Coordinates: (2.3935979, 6.3495176).

2. How do I contact the United States Embassy in Cotonou?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: (229) 21 30 06 50. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m except official holidays in United States and Benin.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now and it will open in 4 hours 5 minutes. The current time in Cotonou is 03:55.

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