Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Plugs & sockets in Somalia
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C
Burkina Faso to Somalia: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Somalia from Burkina Faso, 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: Burkina Faso and Somalia share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Somalia's outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in Somalia (220V, 50Hz) are the same as Burkina Faso (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.


