From Saint Martin to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Saint Martin to Burkina Faso: Good news: all your Saint Martin plug types fit in Burkina Faso. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Martin
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Burkina Faso: C, E
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
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 Saint Martin plug work in Burkina Faso?
- Yes. Every Saint Martin plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Burkina Faso sockets without an adapter.
- 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 Saint Martin?
- Burkina Faso runs on 230V, the same as Saint Martin. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Burkina Faso the same as Saint Martin?
- Frequency in Burkina Faso is 50Hz, while Saint Martin uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.