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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, F


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type F Plug
Type F Socket
Type F

Plugs & sockets in Eritrea

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, L


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type L Plug
Type L Socket
Type L

Sao Tome and Principe to Eritrea: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

If you're heading to Eritrea from Sao Tome and Principe, 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: Sao Tome and Principe and Eritrea share compatible plug types (Type C). Your existing plugs should fit directly into Eritrea's outlets without any adapter needed.

The voltage and frequency in Eritrea (230V, 50Hz) are the same as Sao Tome and Principe (230V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Both countries support Type C plugs, so your devices should fit Eritrea's outlets directly.