From Philippines to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Philippines to Burkina Faso: Some of your Philippines plug types fit in Burkina Faso (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. 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.
Philippines
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type C
Fits
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
1 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, C • Burkina Faso: C, E
No fit for: A, B
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 Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
SONABEL supplies a grid heavily dependent on oil-fired generation; solar is being added but the system is underbuilt.
Availability
Unreliable outside Ouagadougou.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Philippines plug work in Burkina Faso?
- Partly. Some of your Philippines plug types (Type C) fit Burkina Faso sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Burkina Faso use?
- Burkina Faso uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Burkina Faso when travelling from Philippines?
- Burkina Faso runs on 230V, the same as Philippines. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Burkina Faso the same as Philippines?
- Frequency in Burkina Faso is 50Hz, while Philippines uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.