From Burkina Faso to United Kingdom
When travelling from Burkina Faso to United Kingdom: None of your Burkina Faso plug types fit in United Kingdom. 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
United KingdomYour plugs
Type C
No fit
Type E
No fit
Accepted in United Kingdom
Type G
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • United Kingdom: 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 United Kingdom
The United Kingdom uses 230V/50Hz with Type G sockets: the fused, shuttered, three-rectangular-pin British plug.
Grid & history
The UK standardised on 230V after WWII and now runs one of Europe’s lowest-carbon major grids. Offshore wind is the largest single source, with nuclear, gas, and rooftop solar making up most of the rest.
Availability
Reliability is excellent nationwide.
Sockets & hotels
Type G is universal across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Every plug carries its own fuse, and the sockets have internal shutters that only open when the earth pin enters first, which is a small but real safety advantage over most other plug systems.
Energy mix
Offshore wind is the largest single source.
Practical tips
- A Type G adapter is essential for any non-UK plug.
- Most hotels have universal bedside sockets that accept several plug types directly.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Burkina Faso plug work in United Kingdom?
- No. None of your Burkina Faso plugs (Type C, Type E) fit in United Kingdom sockets (Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does United Kingdom use?
- United Kingdom uses Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for United Kingdom when travelling from Burkina Faso?
- United Kingdom runs on 230V, the same as Burkina Faso. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in United Kingdom the same as Burkina Faso?
- Frequency in United Kingdom is 50Hz, the same as Burkina Faso.