Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from France to Benin?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both France and Benin.

FranceBenin
Plug TypesEE
Voltage230V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

France uses Plug Type E.

Your Appliance has Plug Type E

No adaptor needed

Benin uses Socket Type E, which is the same as the plug type of your appliances from France. You will not need an adaptor.

Considerations

Voltage

The voltages found in France (230V) and Benin (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 France and Benin is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.

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