Embassy of Japan in Cotonou

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

This information is for:

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

Embassy Information

Address: Cotonou Residential Zone Located In Djomehountin, 12Th Arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin
Phone: (+ 229) 21 30 59 86
Fax: (+ 229) 21 30 59 94
Email:
Website: www.bj.emb-japan.go.jp
Office hours:
Current time in Cotonou 14:09 PM Sunday, February 02 2025-02-02 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Japan 22:09 PM Sunday, February 02 2025-02-02 (GMT +0900)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

  • Issuance/renewal of passports
  • Document notarization
  • Issuing visas to Japan
  • Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Japanese citizens

Fast Facts:

  • Distance: The distance between Cotonou and Tokyo is 13432.54 km (8346.59 miles). The average travel time is 27 hours 59 minutes.
  • Time difference: Cotonou is 8:00 hours behind Tokyo. When the time is 04:17 on November, Monday 18 in Cotonou, it is 12:17 on November, Monday 18 in Tokyo

Map and Directions

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Distance from city center 0.16 km ( 0.10 miles)
Nearest airport Cotonou Airport (COO)
Distance to airport 0.25 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) Closed
Monday (November 18, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (November 19, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (November 20, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (November 21, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (November 22, 2024) 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (November 23, 2024) Closed

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of Japan located?

It is located at Cotonou Residential Zone Located In Djomehountin, 12Th Arrondissement, Cotonou, Benin. Coordinates: (2.3850646, 6.3557013).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: (+ 229) 21 30 59 86. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m / 3:00 to 6:15 p.m. except official holidays in Japan and Benin.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now. The current time in Cotonou is 14:09.

Do you need a travel visa?

Disclaimers:

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Cotonou. This website is for informational/reference purposes only.

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Humidity 76%
Wind 2.06 km/h
Sunrise 12:31 PM

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0.16 km ( 0.10 miles) from city center
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