From Saint Martin to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Saint Martin to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Good news: all your Saint Martin plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). 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
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: 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 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 Martin plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- Yes. Every Saint Martin plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) sockets without an 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 Martin?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, the same as Saint Martin. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as Saint Martin?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, while Saint Martin uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.