Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Aruba to Benin?
Summary
The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Aruba and Benin.
| Aruba | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | A, B, F | E |
| Voltage | 127V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 60Hz | 50Hz |
Plug Adaptors
In Aruba there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
Your Appliance has Plug Type A
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type A
(Aruba) to Plug Type E
(Benin)
Your Appliance has Plug Type B
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type B
(Aruba) to Plug Type E
(Benin)
Your Appliance has Plug Type F
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type F
(Aruba) to Plug Type E
(Benin)
Warnings
Voltage
The voltages found in Aruba and Benin are significantly different.
Some appliances are compatible with multiple voltages. To find out if your appliance is one of them, check the appliance label and/or instruction booklet.
See examples of appliance labels
Is your appliance compatible with the voltage used in Benin (220V)?
If your appliance is not compatible with multiple voltages, you will need a transformer to adjust the voltage input when using your appliance in Benin.
Considerations
Frequency of Electrical Current
The frequency of electrical current found in Aruba (60Hz) differs to that found in Benin (50Hz).
Most equipment is not affected by differences in frequencies. Some exceptions are:
- Electric clocks: Some electric clocks use the frequency of electrical current to measure time. If the clock is designed for one frequency, but used with another, time shifts could be experienced.
- Appliances using motors: If there is a motor load associated with an appliance, the frequency governs the speed in revolutions of the motor. This could mean that the motor will spin faster, or slower than intended and could have a detrimental effect in the appliance's operation. This is of particular concern in power tools and other machinery that uses motors, so if you must use these, you should seek access to a frequency converter.