From Anguilla to Djibouti
When travelling from Anguilla to Djibouti: None of your Anguilla plug types fit in Djibouti. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V → 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.
Anguilla
DjiboutiYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Djibouti
Type C
Type E
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Djibouti: C, E
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V → 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 Djibouti
Djibouti runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
EDD supplies a grid that imports significant power from Ethiopia (cheap hydropower) supplemented by domestic oil-fired plants and growing geothermal and wind in the Rift Valley.
Availability
Reliable in the capital.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) standard.
Energy mix
Hydropower imports from Ethiopia.
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Anguilla plug work in Djibouti?
- No. None of your Anguilla plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Djibouti sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Djibouti use?
- Djibouti uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Djibouti when travelling from Anguilla?
- Djibouti runs on 230V, while Anguilla uses 110V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Djibouti the same as Anguilla?
- Frequency in Djibouti is 50Hz, while Anguilla uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.