Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Czech Republic to Ethiopia?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Czech Republic and Ethiopia.

Czech RepublicEthiopia
Plug TypesED, J, L
Voltage230V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Czech Republic uses Plug Type E.

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

In Ethiopia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.

Socket Type E
(Czech Republic)
to Plug Type D
(Ethiopia)

Socket Type E
(Czech Republic)
to Plug Type J
(Ethiopia)

Socket Type E
(Czech Republic)
to Plug Type L
(Ethiopia)

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in Czech Republic (230V) and Ethiopia (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.

Good to know

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Czech Republic and Ethiopia is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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