From Saint Helena to Djibouti
When travelling from Saint Helena to Djibouti: None of your Saint Helena plug types fit in Djibouti. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Saint Helena
DjiboutiYour plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Djibouti
Type C
Type E
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Djibouti: C, E
No fit for: G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match.
About electricity in Djibouti
Djibouti runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
EDD supplies a grid that imports significant power from Ethiopia (cheap hydropower) supplemented by domestic oil-fired plants and growing geothermal and wind in the Rift Valley.
Availability
Reliable in the capital.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) standard.
Energy mix
Hydropower imports from Ethiopia.
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Saint Helena plug work in Djibouti?
- No. None of your Saint Helena plugs (Type G) fit in Djibouti sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Djibouti use?
- Djibouti uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Djibouti when travelling from Saint Helena?
- Djibouti runs on 230V, the same as Saint Helena. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Djibouti the same as Saint Helena?
- Frequency in Djibouti is 50Hz, the same as Saint Helena.