From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Ethiopia
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Ethiopia: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Ethiopia. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
EthiopiaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Ethiopia
Type C
Type F
Type G
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Ethiopia: C, F, G
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is 230V/50Hz with Type C, F, and G sockets.
Grid & history
Ethiopia’s electricity is almost entirely hydropower; the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile is now Africa’s largest hydroelectric plant. Exports to Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania are growing.
Availability
Reliable in Addis Ababa and tourist areas. Rural outages possible.
Sockets & hotels
Mix of European and UK-style sockets. Universal adapter recommended.
Energy mix
Hydropower-dominated.
Practical tips
- Universal adapter covering C/F/G is safest.
- Voltage is the standard 230V, and modern chargers handle it without issue.