From Saint Martin to Eritrea
When travelling from Saint Martin to Eritrea: Good news: all your Saint Martin plug types fit in Eritrea. 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
EritreaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Eritrea
Type C
Type E
Type L
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Eritrea: C, E, L
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 Eritrea
Eritrea uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, E, and L sockets. An unusual Italian colonial legacy mixed with French standards.
Grid & history
EEC supplies a small grid running on oil-fired plants. Most of the country is off-grid.
Availability
Unreliable. Long scheduled outages are normal.
Sockets & hotels
A mix of Italian Type L (colonial legacy) and French Type E.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering C/E/L is safest.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Martin plug work in Eritrea?
- Yes. Every Saint Martin plug type (Type C, Type E) fits in Eritrea sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Eritrea use?
- Eritrea uses Type C, Type E, Type L. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Eritrea when travelling from Saint Martin?
- Eritrea runs on 230V, the same as Saint Martin. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Eritrea the same as Saint Martin?
- Frequency in Eritrea is 50Hz, while Saint Martin uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.