From Brazil to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Brazil to Burkina Faso: Some of your Brazil plug types fit in Burkina Faso (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 differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Brazil
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type N
No fit
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, N • Burkina Faso: C, E
No fit for: N
Voltage: 127V / 220V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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 Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
SONABEL supplies a grid heavily dependent on oil-fired generation; solar is being added but the system is underbuilt.
Availability
Unreliable outside Ouagadougou.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Brazil plug work in Burkina Faso?
- Partly. Some of your Brazil plug types (Type C) fit Burkina Faso sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Burkina Faso use?
- Burkina Faso uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Burkina Faso when travelling from Brazil?
- Burkina Faso runs on 230V, while Brazil 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 Burkina Faso the same as Brazil?
- Frequency in Burkina Faso is 50Hz, while Brazil uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.