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Your plugs & sockets

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, E, F, I


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type E Plug
Type E Socket
Type E
Type F Plug
Type F Socket
Type F
Type I Plug
Type I Socket
Type I

Plugs & sockets in Burkina Faso

Voltage

220V

Frequency

50Hz

Plugs

C, E


Type C Plug
Type C Socket
Type C
Type E Plug
Type E Socket
Type E

Timor-Leste to Burkina Faso: Complete Plug & Adapter Guide (2026) Adapter Needed

Traveling from Timor-Leste to Burkina Faso means crossing into a different electrical system. Before you leave, take a moment to understand the plug types and voltage used in Burkina Faso so you can keep all your devices charged and ready.

Both Timor-Leste and Burkina Faso use Type C/E plugs, so your devices should plug right in. An adapter isn't strictly necessary for this trip.

On the voltage front, Timor-Leste (220V, 50Hz) and Burkina Faso (220V, 50Hz) are identical. You shouldn't need a voltage converter for your electronics.

Don't forget that Burkina Faso hotel rooms sometimes have a universal shaver socket in the bathroom, but these low-wattage outlets aren't suitable for high-draw devices. For reliable charging, use the standard wall outlets with a proper adapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not necessarily. Both countries support Type C/E plugs, so your devices should fit Burkina Faso's outlets directly.