From Barbados to Eritrea
When travelling from Barbados to Eritrea: None of your Barbados plug types fit in Eritrea. 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
EritreaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Eritrea
Type C
Type E
Type L
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Eritrea: C, E, L
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 Eritrea
Eritrea uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, E, and L sockets. An unusual Italian colonial legacy mixed with French standards.
Grid & history
EEC supplies a small grid running on oil-fired plants. Most of the country is off-grid.
Availability
Unreliable. Long scheduled outages are normal.
Sockets & hotels
A mix of Italian Type L (colonial legacy) and French Type E.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering C/E/L is safest.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Barbados plug work in Eritrea?
- No. None of your Barbados plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Eritrea sockets (Type C, Type E, Type L), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Eritrea use?
- Eritrea uses Type C, Type E, Type L. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Eritrea when travelling from Barbados?
- Eritrea 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 Eritrea the same as Barbados?
- Frequency in Eritrea is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.