Will my Burkina Faso plug work in Switzerland?

Partly. Some of your Burkina Faso plug types (Type C) fit Switzerland sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.

What plug type does Switzerland use?

Switzerland uses Type C, Type J. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.

Do I need a voltage converter for Switzerland when travelling from Burkina Faso?

Switzerland runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.

Is the electrical frequency in Switzerland the same as Burkina Faso?

Frequency in Switzerland is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.

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From Burkina Faso to Switzerland

Some plugs match

When travelling from Burkina Faso to Switzerland: Some of your Burkina Faso plug types fit in Switzerland (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.

Burkina Faso

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Switzerland

Your plugs

Type C

Fits

Type E

No fit

Accepted in Switzerland

Type C

Type J

1 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: C, E • Switzerland: C, J

No fit for: E

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match.

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About electricity in Switzerland

Switzerland uses Type J sockets at 230V/50Hz: three round pins in a triangular layout, found only in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Grid & history

Hydropower provides around 60% of Swiss electricity (the Alps are a natural reservoir), with nuclear at about 30% providing baseload. The mix is among Europe’s cleanest.

Availability

The Swiss grid is among the most reliable on the continent.

Sockets & hotels

Type J accepts Type C (Europlug) plugs natively. Type F (Schuko) plugs are slightly too thick to fit Swiss sockets, so a standard “European” adapter often will not work here.

Energy mix

Renewables60%

Fossil10%

Nuclear30%

Hydro-heavy with growing solar.

Practical tips

Type C Europlugs work directly, and most travel adapters cover this.
Schuko (Type F) plugs do not fit Swiss sockets, so bring a Swiss J adapter specifically.
Trains have power sockets in first class and most second-class carriages.

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Frequently asked questions

Will my Burkina Faso plug work in Switzerland?: Partly. Some of your Burkina Faso plug types (Type C) fit Switzerland sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
What plug type does Switzerland use?: Switzerland uses Type C, Type J. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
Do I need a voltage converter for Switzerland when travelling from Burkina Faso?: Switzerland runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.
Is the electrical frequency in Switzerland the same as Burkina Faso?: Frequency in Switzerland is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.