From Burkina Faso to Eritrea
When travelling from Burkina Faso to Eritrea: Good news: all your Burkina Faso plug types fit in Eritrea. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Burkina Faso
EritreaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Eritrea
Type C
Type E
Type L
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Eritrea: C, E, L
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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 Burkina Faso plug work in Eritrea?
- Yes. Every Burkina Faso plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Eritrea sockets without an 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 Burkina Faso?
- Eritrea runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Eritrea the same as Burkina Faso?
- Frequency in Eritrea is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.