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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

G


Type G Plug
Type G Socket
Type G

Plugs & sockets in Burkina Faso

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, E


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type E Plug
Type E Socket
Type 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Ireland uses Type G plugs and Burkina Faso uses Type C/E. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.