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Burundi: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide

Plug types
Type C
Type E
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz

Burundi uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.

Do travellers to Burundi need an adapter?

It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.

From Plug adapter Voltage converter Full guide
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Germany → Burundi
France
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed France → Burundi
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Italy → Burundi
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Spain → Burundi
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Netherlands → Burundi
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Switzerland → Burundi
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
 Not needed Not needed Belgium → Burundi
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed United Kingdom → Burundi
Australia
Type I · 230V
 Needed Not needed Australia → Burundi
Ireland
Type G · 230V
 Needed Not needed Ireland → Burundi
United States
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices United States → Burundi
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
 Needed Check devices Canada → Burundi

Frequently asked

What type of plug does Burundi use?
Burundi uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Burundi?
Burundi runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Burundi?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type C/E will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.

Check a specific pair

Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.