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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

230V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

G, I


Type G Plug
Type G Socket
Type G
Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in Ethiopia

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, F


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

Solomon Islands to Ethiopia: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Getting ready for your journey from Solomon Islands to Ethiopia? 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 Solomon Islands plugs (Type G, I) won't fit Ethiopia's outlets (Type C, F). You'll want to grab a universal travel adapter or one specifically designed for Ethiopia before you depart.

The voltage and frequency in Ethiopia (220V, 50Hz) are close to Solomon Islands (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Solomon Islands uses Type G/I plugs and Ethiopia uses Type C/F. Since these are incompatible, you will need a travel adapter.