How to use plugs from Switzerland in Ethiopia
Plugs, sockets, adapters and other information needed for travelling from Switzerland to Ethiopia 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
| Switzerland | Ethiopia | ||
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| Voltage: | 230V. | 220V. |
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| Plugs Type: | C, J. | D, J, L. |
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| Hertz: | 50Hz. | 50Hz. |
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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 Switzerland the following plugs are used: (includes Bern, Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lucerne, Lugano, Lausanne.)
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| Plug Type C | Plug Type J |
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| Outlet Type C | Outlet Type J |
... and in Ethiopia you will use: (includes Addis Ababa, Harar, Aksum, Lalibela, Gonder, Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa.)
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| Plug Type D | Plug Type J | Plug Type L |
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| Outlet Type D | Outlet Type J | Outlet Type L |
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 Switzerland in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia (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.
Adapters
Lists of adapters you can use in your travel:
Adapter: generic
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| Front | Back |
This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N into outlets type: J.
Adapter: generic
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| Front | Back |
This adapter allows you to use plugs type: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N into outlets type: L.
Adapters you can buy
You can buy the following multi-purpose adapters from Amazon. Please also take a look at the recommended gadgets for your trip.
Hertz
Equal Hertz
This is the perfect situation. You will not have any clock shift issue with the same Hertz.
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