Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, J
Plugs & sockets in Burkina Faso
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Rwanda to Burkina Faso: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Planning a trip from Rwanda to Burkina Faso? One of the first things to sort out before you travel is whether your electronics will work at your destination. Power outlets, plug shapes, and voltage standards vary around the world, and Burkina Faso is no exception.
Since Rwanda and Burkina Faso both support Type C plugs, you can use your chargers and appliances without a travel adapter. One less thing to worry about.
On the voltage front, Rwanda (230V, 50Hz) and Burkina Faso (220V, 50Hz) are very similar. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.
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.


