Power Plugs and Sockets in Ethiopia - Do You Need an Adapter?

If you are travelling to Ethiopia 🇪🇹 from Angola 🇦🇴, then NO, you will not need an adapter.

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In Ethiopia, the plug types used are C, E, F and L. The voltage is 220 V with a frequency of 50Hz. On the other hand, in Angola, the plug types used are C. The voltage in Angola is 220 V with a frequency of 50Hz.

Type C

Type E

Type F

Type L

✅ Your devices from Angola of type C will be valid and will work without an adapter.

What are the plugs like in Ethiopia?

In Ethiopia, the predominant plug types are C, E, F and L. If you are coming from Angola, then your devices are of type C.

In this sense, you will not have any problems with your electronic devices, as the plugs in Ethiopia are compatible with the devices from Angola.

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Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Ethiopia?

It is important to know that in Ethiopia the electrical voltage is 220 V, with a frequency of 50Hz. In Angola, the electrical voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50Hz.

For this reason, you will not need a voltage converter to use your devices from Angola in Ethiopia.

Table of Contents

What are the plugs like in Ethiopia?
Do I need a voltage and frequency converter to travel to Ethiopia?
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Below we will answer some of the most common questions asked by travelers going to Ethiopia.

Can I charge my iPhone or Android mobile device in Ethiopia?

If you are travelling from Angola to Ethiopia, you will be able to charge your iPhone or Android mobile device without any problems. Nowadays, these devices are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency. Additionally, since both countries use compatible plug types, you will not need an adapter in Ethiopia to charge your iPhone or Android.

Can I plug in my laptop charger in Ethiopia?

If you are travelling from Angola to Ethiopia, you will be able to charge your laptop without any problems. Nowadays, laptops are designed to work with wide ranges of voltage and frequency. Additionally, since both countries use compatible plug types, you will not need an adapter in Ethiopia to charge your laptop.

Can I use my hair dryer or straightener in Ethiopia?

Yes, with respect to voltage and frequency, you will be able to use devices such as your hair dryer or hair straightener in Ethiopia without any problems.