From Barbados to Burundi
When travelling from Barbados to Burundi: None of your Barbados plug types fit in Burundi. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (115V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Barbados
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: 115V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Barbados plug work in Burundi?
- No. None of your Barbados plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Burundi sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Burundi use?
- Burundi uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Burundi when travelling from Barbados?
- Burundi runs on 230V, while Barbados uses 115V. 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 Burundi the same as Barbados?
- Frequency in Burundi is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.