From Papua New Guinea to Ethiopia
When travelling from Papua New Guinea to Ethiopia: None of your Papua New Guinea plug types fit in Ethiopia. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Papua New Guinea
EthiopiaYour plugs
Type I
No fit
Accepted in Ethiopia
Type C
Type F
Type G
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: I • Ethiopia: C, F, G
No fit for: I
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and G sockets.
Grid & history
Ethiopia’s electricity is almost entirely hydropower; the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile is now Africa’s largest hydroelectric plant. Exports to Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania are growing.
Availability
Reliable in Addis Ababa and tourist areas. Rural outages possible.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of European and UK-style sockets. Universal adapter recommended.
Energy mix
Hydropower-dominated.
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering C/F/G is safest.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Papua New Guinea plug work in Ethiopia?
- No. None of your Papua New Guinea plugs (Type I) fit in Ethiopia sockets (Type C, Type F, Type G), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Ethiopia use?
- Ethiopia uses Type C, Type F, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Ethiopia when travelling from Papua New Guinea?
- Ethiopia runs on 230V, while Papua New Guinea uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Ethiopia the same as Papua New Guinea?
- Frequency in Ethiopia is 50Hz, the same as Papua New Guinea.