From Burundi to Djibouti
When travelling from Burundi to Djibouti: Good news: all your Burundi plug types fit in Djibouti. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Burundi
DjiboutiYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Djibouti
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Djibouti: C, E
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 Djibouti
Djibouti runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
EDD supplies a grid that imports significant power from Ethiopia (cheap hydropower) supplemented by domestic oil-fired plants and growing geothermal and wind in the Rift Valley.
Availability
Reliable in the capital.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) standard.
Energy mix
Hydropower imports from Ethiopia.
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Burundi plug work in Djibouti?
- Yes. Every Burundi plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Djibouti sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Djibouti use?
- Djibouti uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Djibouti when travelling from Burundi?
- Djibouti runs on 230V, the same as Burundi. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Djibouti the same as Burundi?
- Frequency in Djibouti is 50Hz, the same as Burundi.