How to use plugs from Germany in Burkina Faso

Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from Germany to Burkina Faso in this page. If you want a report for other countries, re-start the wizard to find to electric adapters for your trip here.

Quick Chart at-a-glance

	Germany	Burkina Faso
Voltage:	230V.	220V.
Plugs Type:	C, F.	C, E.
Hertz:	50Hz.	50Hz.

If you are electrical savvy, perhaps the previous chart is all you need. If this is not the case, you can continue reading and discover what the chart is saying!

Plugs and Sockets at each country

In Germany the following plugs are used: (includes Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Hanover, Dresden, Bremen.)


Plug Type C	Plug Type F

Outlet Type C	Outlet Type F

... and in Burkina Faso you will use: (includes Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Banfora, Niansogoni, Pô.)


Plug Type C	Plug Type E

Outlet Type C	Outlet Type E

Voltage

Similar voltage

The voltage is not exact, but the difference is usually tolerable by electrical devices. Its mostly safe to plug your electrical apparatus from Germany in Burkina Faso without a voltage adapter. If you have any concerns with a special device i.e. a medical device, you probably want to seek further professional help.

Plugs Type

Some connectors are used in both countries

You will be able to plug the devices directly in Burkina Faso (please read other sections of this reports in regards to voltage, etc.). Perhaps you will need adapters for some sockets, but it is usually easier to find adapters at destination if your plug is already being used in the country. Sometimes different cities uses different systems, you might need to do a bit more of research. If you find more information please let us know.