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 | 12:31 PM Tuesday, December 16 2025-12-16 (GMT +0100) |
| Current time in Washington D.C. (United States) |
04:31 AM Tuesday, December 16 2025-12-16 (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 12:31 on December, Tuesday 16 in Cotonou, it is 04:31 on December, Tuesday 16 in Washington D.C.
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of United States in Cotonou.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (Today, December 16, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Open now |
| Wednesday (December 17, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (December 18, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (December 19, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (December 20, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (December 21, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (December 22, 2025) | 08:30 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- Pan American Aviation Day: Dec. 17, 2025 (Next 11 hours, 29 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 for lunch now. The current time in Cotonou is 12:31.
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