The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Congo, Republic of the and Benin.
| Congo, Republic of the | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, E | E |
| Voltage | 230V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Congo, Republic of the there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
You will need this adaptor:
Socket Type
(Congo, Republic of the) to Plug Type E
(Benin)
No adaptor needed
Benin uses Socket Type E, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from Congo, Republic of the. You will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in Congo, Republic of the (230V) and Benin (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Congo, Republic of the and Benin is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.