From Benin to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Benin to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Good news: all your Benin plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Benin
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Your plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): 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 Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets, the standard French-style setup.
Grid & history
Côte d’Ivoire is West Africa’s electricity exporter. The mix is gas-fired plus hydropower from the Sassandra and Bandama rivers. Cross-border exports to Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
Availability
Reliable in Abidjan and tourist areas.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is the standard.
Energy mix
Gas + hydro; net exporter.
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Benin plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- Yes. Every Benin plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) use?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) when travelling from Benin?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, the same as Benin. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as Benin?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, the same as Benin.