From Virgin Islands (British) to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from Virgin Islands (British) to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): None of your Virgin Islands (British) plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V → 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.
Virgin Islands (British)
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: 110V → 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.