Travel adapter from São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe and Burkina Faso, and find out which adapter you need before you travel.

No adapter needed

Good news — São Tomé and Príncipe and Burkina Faso both use the same plug shape and compatible voltage. You can plug your devices straight into the wall in Burkina Faso without an adapter or converter.

São Tomé and Príncipe (home)

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

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

São Tomé and Príncipe 230 V

Burkina Faso 230 V

Match

Frequency

São Tomé and Príncipe 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