From Western Sahara to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Western Sahara to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Good news: all your Western Sahara plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Western Sahara
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.