From Seychelles to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Seychelles to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): None of your Seychelles plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). 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.
Seychelles
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Your plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Type C
Type E
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): C, E
No fit for: G
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 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 Seychelles plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- No. None of your Seychelles plugs (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 Seychelles?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, while Seychelles 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 Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as Seychelles?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, the same as Seychelles.