From Saint Kitts and Nevis to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Burkina Faso: None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plug types fit in Burkina Faso. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Burkina Faso: C, E
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
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.