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

Q: What plug is used in Burkina Faso?

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

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Jamaica, you will need a travel adapter for Burkina Faso. Jamaica uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Burkina Faso uses Type C/Type E, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (110 V at home vs 230 V abroad), so check the label on each device. Most modern dual-voltage chargers handle the swing without a converter, but heating appliances usually do not.

Voltage converter may be needed. Check your device label — most modern electronics (phones, laptops) support 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Hair dryers, kettles, and older appliances may need a step-up or step-down converter.

Jamaica (home)

Type A Two flat parallel pins 100–127V Type B Two flat pins + round ground 100–127V

Burkina Faso (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Burkina Faso

Voltage

Jamaica 110 V

Burkina Faso 230 V

Differs

Frequency

Jamaica 50 Hz

Burkina Faso 50 Hz

Match

More about plugs in Burkina Faso

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

Full Burkina Faso plug guide