Travel adapter from Palestine 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 Palestine and Ethiopia, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

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

Palestine (home)

Type C Two round pins (Europlug) 220–240V Type H Three pins in Y-shape 220–240V

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

Palestine 230 V

Ethiopia 230 V

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Frequency

Palestine 50 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