Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, I
Plugs & sockets in Burkina Faso
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Argentina to Burkina Faso: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Burkina Faso from Argentina, it's worth checking the power situation before you pack. Different countries use different outlet types and electrical standards, so your devices may not plug in directly when you arrive.
Good news: Argentina and Burkina Faso share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Burkina Faso's outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in Burkina Faso (220V, 50Hz) are the same as Argentina (220V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
Most modern phone chargers, laptop adapters, and camera chargers are designed to handle 100-240V input, so they'll work anywhere with just a plug adapter. Heat-producing appliances like hair dryers and flat irons are often single-voltage, so check before you plug them in abroad.
