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From Serbia to Burundi

Some plugs match

When travelling from Serbia to Burundi: Some of your Serbia plug types fit in Burundi (C). 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.

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Your plugs

Plug C

Type C

Fits

Plug F

Type F

No fit

Accepted in Burundi

Plug C

Type C

Plug E

Type E

1 of 2 plug type(s) match

You: C, F • Burundi: C, E

No fit for: F

Voltage: 230V → 230V

Same voltage

Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz

Same frequency

You will need an adapter

Adapters you may need

Your plug shape does not fully match.

About electricity in Burundi

Burundi runs on 230V at 50Hz with Type C and E sockets.

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Grid & history

Burundi uses 230V/50Hz for residential supply. A detailed grid breakdown for this country has not yet been published here.

Availability

Power can be intermittent outside major cities. Hotels often have generator backup.

Sockets & hotels

Outlets accept Type C and E plugs (commonly written C/E). Type E sockets have a male earth pin built into the socket itself.

Energy mix

Data not available

Practical tips

  • Bring a universal adapter that covers Type C and E, you may see more than one socket type in the same building.
  • The supply is 230V, which phone and laptop chargers handle without issue, but check the label on any heating appliance before you plug it in.

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