From Trinidad and Tobago to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Trinidad and Tobago to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): None of your Trinidad and Tobago plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (115V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Trinidad and Tobago
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Your plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Accepted in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Type C
Type E
0 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: A, B • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): C, E
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 115V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Trinidad and Tobago plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- No. None of your Trinidad and Tobago plugs (Type A, Type B) fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) sockets (Type C, Type E), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) use?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) uses Type C, Type E. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) when travelling from Trinidad and Tobago?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, while Trinidad and Tobago uses 115V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as Trinidad and Tobago?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, while Trinidad and Tobago uses 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.