Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, F, L
Plugs & sockets in Benin
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Italy to Benin: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
If you're heading to Benin from Italy, 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: Italy and Benin share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Benin's outlets without any adapter needed.
The voltage and frequency in Benin (220V, 50Hz) are close to Italy (230V, 50Hz), so your appliances should work without a converter.
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.


