From São Tomé and Príncipe to Burkina Faso
When travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Burkina Faso: Some of your São Tomé and Príncipe plug types fit in Burkina Faso (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.
São Tomé and Príncipe
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
No fit
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
1 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Burkina Faso: 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 Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
SONABEL supplies a grid heavily dependent on oil-fired generation; solar is being added but the system is underbuilt.
Availability
Unreliable outside Ouagadougou.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my São Tomé and Príncipe plug work in Burkina Faso?
- Partly. Some of your São Tomé and Príncipe plug types (Type C) fit Burkina Faso sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- What plug type does Burkina Faso use?
- Burkina Faso uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Burkina Faso when travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe?
- Burkina Faso runs on 230V, the same as São Tomé and Príncipe. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Burkina Faso the same as São Tomé and Príncipe?
- Frequency in Burkina Faso is 50Hz, the same as São Tomé and Príncipe.