From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Ethiopia
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Ethiopia: Some of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in Ethiopia (G). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
EthiopiaYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
Fits
Accepted in Ethiopia
Type C
Type F
Type G
1 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Ethiopia: C, F, G
No fit for: A, B
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz / 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 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug work in Ethiopia?
- Partly. Some of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types (Type G) fit Ethiopia sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- 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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Ethiopia runs on 230V, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses 110V / 230V. 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 Ethiopia the same as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Frequency in Ethiopia is 50Hz, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines uses 50Hz / 60Hz. Modern phone and laptop chargers handle either, but clocks, motors, and some heating appliances may behave incorrectly.