From South Africa to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
When travelling from South Africa to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Some of your South Africa plug types fit in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (C). Bring a compact adapter for the others. Voltage matches at 230V, so a basic plug adapter is enough for most devices. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
South Africa
Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Your plugs
Type C
Fits
Type M
No fit
Type N
No fit
Accepted in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Type C
Type E
1 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: C, M, N • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): C, E
No fit for: M, N
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 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 South Africa plug work in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)?
- Partly. Some of your South Africa plug types (Type C) fit Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) sockets, but others do not. Bring a compact adapter for the rest.
- 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 South Africa?
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) runs on 230V, the same as South Africa. Any charger that works at home will work there.
- Is the electrical frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) the same as South Africa?
- Frequency in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is 50Hz, the same as South Africa.