Which plug adaptor do I need when travelling from Guinea-Bissau to Ethiopia?

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Summary

The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Guinea-Bissau and Ethiopia.

Guinea-BissauEthiopia
Plug TypesCD, J, L
Voltage220V220V
Frequency of electrical current50Hz50Hz

Plug Adaptors

Guinea-Bissau uses Plug Type C.

Your Appliance has Plug Type C

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

Socket Type C
(Guinea-Bissau)
to Plug Type D
(Ethiopia)

Socket Type C
(Guinea-Bissau)
to Plug Type J
(Ethiopia)

Socket Type C
(Guinea-Bissau)
to Plug Type L
(Ethiopia)

Good to know

Voltage

The voltage found in Guinea-Bissau and Ethiopia is exactly the same (220V). You will not need a transformer.

Frequency of Electrical Current

The frequency found in Guinea-Bissau 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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