Travel adapter from Burkina Faso to Gabon — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Gabon?

Gabon uses Type C and Type E plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

Compare the plug shapes, voltage and frequency in Burkina Faso and Gabon, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — Burkina Faso and Gabon both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Gabon without an adapter or converter.

Burkina Faso (home)

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

Gabon (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Gabon

Voltage

Burkina Faso 230 V

Gabon 230 V

Match

Frequency

Burkina Faso 50 Hz

Gabon 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Gabon

In Gabon, the standard power plug is Type C and Type E. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Gabon can be one of 2 different shapes — Type C, Type E, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Gabon plug guide