From Wallis and Futuna to Burkina Faso
All plugs match
When travelling from Wallis and Futuna to Burkina Faso: Good news: all your Wallis and Futuna plug types fit in Burkina Faso. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Wallis and Futuna
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type E
Fits
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, E • Burkina Faso: C, E
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 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
Renewables20%
Fossil80%
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.