From Bonaire to Eritrea
When travelling from Bonaire to Eritrea: Some of your Bonaire plug types fit in Eritrea (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (127V / 220V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Bonaire
EritreaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Eritrea
Type C
Type E
Type L
1 of 4 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, C, F • Eritrea: C, E, L
No fit for: A, B, F
Voltage: 127V / 220V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Eritrea
Eritrea uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, E, and L sockets. An unusual Italian colonial legacy mixed with French standards.
Grid & history
EEC supplies a small grid running on oil-fired plants. Most of the country is off-grid.
Availability
Unreliable. Long scheduled outages are normal.
Sockets & hotels
A mix of Italian Type L (colonial legacy) and French Type E.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering C/E/L is safest.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Bonaire plug work in Eritrea?
- Partly. Some of your Bonaire plug types (Type C) fit Eritrea sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Eritrea use?
- Eritrea uses Type C, Type E, Type L. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Eritrea when travelling from Bonaire?
- Eritrea runs on 230V, while Bonaire uses 127V / 220V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Eritrea the same as Bonaire?
- Frequency in Eritrea is 50Hz, the same as Bonaire.