Your plugs & sockets
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, J
Plugs & sockets in Burkina Faso
Voltage
220V
Frequency
50Hz
Plugs
C, E
Switzerland to Burkina Faso: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed
Heading from Switzerland to Burkina Faso? Plug types and voltage standards differ between countries, so a little preparation goes a long way. Here's a breakdown of what to expect at the wall socket.
Both Switzerland and Burkina Faso use Type C plugs, so your devices should plug right in. An adapter isn't strictly necessary for this trip.
The voltage and frequency in Burkina Faso (220V, 50Hz) are close to Switzerland (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.


