Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Plugs & sockets in Germany
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F
Benin to Germany: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Getting ready for your journey from Benin to Germany? Electrical compatibility is easy to overlook, but bringing the wrong plug or forgetting an adapter can leave you scrambling at your hotel. Here's what you need to know.
Since Benin and Germany both support Type C plugs, you can use your chargers and appliances without a travel adapter. One less thing to worry about.
The voltage and frequency in Germany (230V, 50Hz) are close to Benin (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.


