Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Plugs & sockets in Cabo Verde
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Benin to Cabo Verde: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Traveling from Benin to Cabo Verde means crossing into a different electrical system. Before you leave, take a moment to understand the plug types and voltage used in Cabo Verde so you can keep all your devices charged and ready.
Both Benin and Cabo Verde use Type C plugs, so your devices should plug right in. An adapter isn't strictly necessary for this trip.
On the voltage front, Benin (220V, 50Hz) and Cabo Verde (230V, 50Hz) are very similar. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.
Rather than packing bulky converters, consider buying travel-sized dual-voltage versions of appliances you can't live without. For phones and laptops, all you'll need is the right plug adapter since their chargers almost always support worldwide voltage.


