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
- American 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: | |
| Current time in Cotonou | 03:37 AM Thursday, January 23 2025-01-23 (GMT +0100) |
| Current time in United States | 02:37 AM Thursday, January 23 2025-01-23 (GMT -1200) |
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 04:18 on November, Monday 18 in Cotonou, it is 20:18 on November, Sunday 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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. The current time in Cotonou is 03:37.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of United States in Cotonou.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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Useful Information
SITE MAP
0.93 km ( 0.58 miles) from city center
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