From Montserrat to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Montserrat to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): None of your Montserrat 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.
Montserrat
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 Montserrat plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- No. None of your Montserrat 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 Montserrat?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, the same as Montserrat. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as Montserrat?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, while Montserrat uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.