From Saint Kitts and Nevis to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). 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
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Your plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Type C
Type E
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Kitts and Nevis plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- No. None of your Saint Kitts and Nevis plugs (Type A, Type B, Type G) fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) use?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) when travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, the same as Saint Kitts and Nevis. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, while Saint Kitts and Nevis uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.