COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · BJ
Benin
Benin
AT A GLANCE
Travel essentials
Currency
XOF West African CFA Franc
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
Checked 2026-11-07
Capital & languages
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Languages
- French
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Country codes
BJ / BEN
ベナン共和国
Republic of Benin
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Africa/Porto-Novo
05:19:2311/14
UTC+01:00 · Japan −8h
Checked 2026-11-07
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & travel preparation
Entry guidance
Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.
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Power outlets
Type E
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
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Tap water
Current guidance is under review. Check with your accommodation or local authority.
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Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
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GETTING THERE
Air travel
Airports · 1
Airlines · 2
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