Travel adapter from Mongolia to Burundi — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Burundi?

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

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

No adapter needed

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

Mongolia (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type F Two round pins + side earth contacts 220–240V

Burundi (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Burundi

Voltage

Mongolia 230 V

Burundi 230 V

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Frequency

Mongolia 50 Hz

Burundi 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Burundi

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

Full Burundi plug guide