Travel adapter from Hong Kong to Benin — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Benin?

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

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

Adapter required

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

Hong Kong (home)

Type G Three rectangular pins 220–240V

Benin (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Benin

Voltage

Hong Kong 230 V

Benin 230 V

Match

Frequency

Hong Kong 50 Hz

Benin 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Benin

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

Full Benin plug guide