From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Some of your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (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.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Your plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): C, E
No fit for: F
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 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.