Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
G
Plugs & sockets in Burkina Faso
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Ireland to Burkina Faso: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Getting ready for your journey from Ireland to Burkina Faso? 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.
Your Ireland plugs (Type G) won't fit Burkina Faso's outlets (Type C, E). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Burkina Faso before you depart.
The voltage and frequency in Burkina Faso (220V, 50Hz) are close to Ireland (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
When packing for Burkina Faso, bring at least one adapter per room if you're traveling with others. Airport shops often sell them at a markup, so ordering one online beforehand saves money. A small power strip from home can also multiply a single adapter into several outlets.


