From Burkina Faso to Greenland
When travelling from Burkina Faso to Greenland: Some of your Burkina Faso plug types fit in Greenland (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
GreenlandYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
No fit
Accepted in Greenland
Type C
Type F
Type K
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Greenland: C, F, K
No fit for: 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 Greenland
Greenland is 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and K sockets. Danish standards.
Grid & history
Nukissiorfiit supplies isolated grids on each settlement. Hydropower at Buksefjord (near Nuuk) and other plants now provides most electricity; diesel covers the smaller settlements.
Availability
Reliable in Nuuk and major towns.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of European Type F and Danish Type K sockets.
Energy mix
Hydropower dominates where available.
Practical tips
- European C/F adapter works for most modern outlets.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Burkina Faso plug work in Greenland?
- Partly. Some of your Burkina Faso plug types (Type C) fit Greenland sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Greenland use?
- Greenland uses Type C, Type F, Type K. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Greenland when travelling from Burkina Faso?
- Greenland runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Greenland the same as Burkina Faso?
- Frequency in Greenland is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.