From Myanmar to Eritrea
When travelling from Myanmar to Eritrea: Some of your Myanmar plug types fit in Eritrea (C, E). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Myanmar
EritreaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type C
Fits
Type D
No fit
Type E
Fits
Type F
No fit
Type G
No fit
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Eritrea
Type C
Type E
Type L
2 of 8 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I • Eritrea: C, E, L
No fit for: A, B, D, F, G, I
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
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 Myanmar plug work in Eritrea?
- Partly. Some of your Myanmar plug types (Type C, Type E) fit Eritrea sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- 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 Myanmar?
- Eritrea runs on 230V, the same as Myanmar. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Eritrea the same as Myanmar?
- Frequency in Eritrea is 50Hz, the same as Myanmar.