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

Adapter required

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

Sierra Leone (home)

Type G Three rectangular 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

Sierra Leone 230 V

Benin 230 V

Match

Frequency

Sierra Leone 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