The table below summarises the plug types, voltage and frequency of electrical current in both Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso.
| Zimbabwe | Burkina Faso | |
|---|---|---|
| Plug Types | D, G | C, E |
| Voltage | 220V | 220V |
| Frequency of electrical current | 50Hz | 50Hz |
In Zimbabwe there's more than one plug type in use.
What type of plug does your appliance have?
In Burkina Faso there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type D
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type C
(Burkina Faso)
Socket Type D
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type E
(Burkina Faso)
In Burkina Faso there's more than one socket type in use. You may require more than one adaptor.
Socket Type G
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type C
(Burkina Faso)
Socket Type G
(Zimbabwe) to Plug Type E
(Burkina Faso)
The voltage found in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso is exactly the same (220V). You will not need a transformer.
The frequency found in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso is exactly the same (50Hz). Timing devices and appliances that use motors will function as expected under this frequency.