From São Tomé and Príncipe to Ethiopia
When travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe to Ethiopia: Good news: all your São Tomé and Príncipe plug types fit in Ethiopia. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
São Tomé and Príncipe
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my São Tomé and Príncipe plug work in Ethiopia?
- Yes. Every São Tomé and Príncipe plug type (Type C, Type F) fits in Ethiopia sockets without an adapter.
- What plug type does Ethiopia use?
- Ethiopia uses Type C, Type F, Type G. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Ethiopia when travelling from São Tomé and Príncipe?
- Ethiopia runs on 230V, the same as São Tomé and Príncipe. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Ethiopia the same as São Tomé and Príncipe?
- Frequency in Ethiopia is 50Hz, the same as São Tomé and Príncipe.