From Northern Ireland to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Northern Ireland to Burkina Faso: None of your Northern Ireland plug types fit in Burkina Faso. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Northern Ireland
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • Burkina Faso: C, E
No fit for: G
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.