From Saint Barthélemy to Burundi
When travelling from Saint Barthélemy to Burundi: Good news: all your Saint Barthélemy plug types fit in Burundi. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Barthélemy
BurundiYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Burundi
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Burundi: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Burundi
Burundi runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
Burundi uses 230V/50Hz for residential supply. A detailed grid breakdown for this country has not yet been published here.
Availability
Power can be intermittent outside major cities. Hotels often have generator backup.
Sockets & hotels
Outlets accept Type C and E plugs (commonly written C/E). Type E sockets have a male earth pin built into the socket itself.
Energy mix
Data not available
Practical tips
- Bring a universal adapter that covers Type C and E, you may see more than one socket type in the same building.
- The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Barthélemy plug work in Burundi?
- Yes. Every Saint Barthélemy plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Burundi sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Burundi use?
- Burundi uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Burundi when travelling from Saint Barthélemy?
- Burundi runs on 230V, the same as Saint Barthélemy. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Burundi the same as Saint Barthélemy?
- Frequency in Burundi is 50Hz, while Saint Barthélemy uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.