From Switzerland to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Switzerland to Burkina Faso: Some of your Switzerland plug types fit in Burkina Faso (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Switzerland
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type J
No fit
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, J • Burkina Faso: C, E
No fit for: J
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
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.