Travel adapter from Lesotho 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 Lesotho and Benin, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

Adapter required

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

Lesotho (home)

Type M Three large round 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

Lesotho 230 V

Benin 230 V

Match

Frequency

Lesotho 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