From Burkina Faso to Dominica
When travelling from Burkina Faso to Dominica: None of your Burkina Faso plug types fit in Dominica. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Burkina Faso
DominicaYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Dominica
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Dominica: G
No fit for: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Dominica
Dominica runs on 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets.
Grid & history
Hydropower from the mountainous interior plus growing geothermal on the south coast make Dominica a renewables leader in the Caribbean.
Availability
Reliable; hurricane recovery (notably from Maria in 2017) was substantial.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is standard.
Energy mix
Hydropower significant; geothermal growing.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for any non-UK plug.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Burkina Faso plug work in Dominica?
- No. None of your Burkina Faso plugs (Type C, Type E) fit in Dominica sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Dominica use?
- Dominica uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Dominica when travelling from Burkina Faso?
- Dominica runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Dominica the same as Burkina Faso?
- Frequency in Dominica is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.