Travel adapter from Benin to Dominica — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Dominica?

Dominica uses Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Benin and Dominica, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Benin, you will need a travel adapter for Dominica. Benin uses Type C/Type E plugs, and Dominica uses Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket.

Benin (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type E Two round pins + earth hole 220–240V

Dominica (destination)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Electrical specifications in Dominica

Voltage

Benin 230 V

Dominica 230 V

Match

Frequency

Benin 50 Hz

Dominica 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Dominica

In Dominica, the standard power plug is Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means every wall socket in Dominica is the same shape — Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Dominica plug guide