From Antigua and Barbuda to Burundi
When travelling from Antigua and Barbuda to Burundi: None of your Antigua and Barbuda plug types fit in Burundi. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V / 220V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Antigua and Barbuda
BurundiYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Burundi
Type C
Type E
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Burundi: C, E
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V / 220V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Burundi
Burundi runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
Burundi uses 230V/50Hz for residential supply. A detailed grid breakdown for this country has not yet been published here.
Availability
Power can be intermittent outside major cities. Hotels often have generator backup.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and E plugs (commonly written C/E). Type E sockets have a male earth pin built into the socket itself.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- Bring a universal adapter that covers Type C and E, you may see more than one socket type in the same building.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.