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From Barbados to Ethiopia

No plugs match

When travelling from Barbados to Ethiopia: None of your Barbados plug types fit in Ethiopia. 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.

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Your plugs

Plug A

Type A

No fit

Plug B

Type B

No fit

Accepted in Ethiopia

Plug C

Type C

Plug F

Type F

Plug G

Type G

0 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: A, B • Ethiopia: C, F, G

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 converter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.

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About electricity in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and G sockets.

ET

Grid & history

Ethiopia’s electricity is almost entirely hydropower; the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile is now Africa’s largest hydroelectric plant. Exports to Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania are growing.

Availability

Reliable in Addis Ababa and tourist areas. Rural outages possible.

Sockets & hotels

Mix of European and UK-style sockets. Universal adapter recommended.

Energy mix

Renewables95%
Fossil5%

Hydropower-dominated.

Practical tips

  • Universal adapter covering C/F/G is safest.
  • Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Barbados plug work in Ethiopia?
No. None of your Barbados plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Ethiopia sockets (Type C, Type F, Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
What plug type does Ethiopia use?
Ethiopia uses Type C, Type F, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Ethiopia when travelling from Barbados?
Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia the same as Barbados?
Frequency in Ethiopia is 50Hz, the same as Barbados.