The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Switzerland and Ethiopia.
| Switzerland | Ethiopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | C, J | D, J, L |
| Voltage | 230V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Switzerland there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Ethiopia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type C
(Switzerland) to Plug Type D
(Ethiopia)
Socket Type C
(Switzerland) to Plug Type J
(Ethiopia)
Socket Type C
(Switzerland) to Plug Type L
(Ethiopia)
In Ethiopia there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type J
(Switzerland) to Plug Type D
(Ethiopia)
Socket Type J
(Switzerland) to Plug Type L
(Ethiopia)
Ethiopia also uses Socket Type J, which is used in Switzerland. If using an appliance that has a Type J Plug in the Type J Sockets of Ethiopia, you will not need an adaptor.
The voltages found in Switzerland (230V) and Ethiopia (220V) are not exactly the same, but the difference is tolerable, so you should not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Switzerland and Ethiopia is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.