Travel adapter from Palau to Ethiopia — do you need one?

Q: What plug is used in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia uses Type C and Type F and Type G plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz.

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

Adapter required

Yes — coming from Palau, you will need a travel adapter for Ethiopia. Palau uses Type A/Type B plugs, and Ethiopia uses Type C/Type F/Type G, so the pin shapes will not fit any wall socket. Voltages differ (120 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. The mains frequency is also different (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). This rarely matters for electronics but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

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.

Frequency differs (60 Hz vs 50 Hz). Rarely an issue for most electronics, but can affect motor-driven devices like clocks and shavers.

Palau (home)

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

Ethiopia (destination)

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

Electrical specifications in Ethiopia

Voltage

Palau 120 V

Ethiopia 230 V

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Frequency

Palau 60 Hz

Ethiopia 50 Hz

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More about plugs in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, the standard power plug is Type C and Type F and Type G. The country runs on 230 volts at 50 Hz. That means wall sockets in Ethiopia can be one of 3 different shapes — Type C, Type F, Type G, and your plug needs to physically match the socket to fit.

Full Ethiopia plug guide