Plug types
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Côte d'Ivoire uses Type C, Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
Côte d'Ivoire: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to Côte d'Ivoire 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 → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | France → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Italy → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Spain → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Netherlands → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Switzerland → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Belgium → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Australia → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Ireland → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → Côte d'Ivoire |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → Côte d'Ivoire |
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Germany → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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France → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Italy → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Spain → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Netherlands → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Switzerland → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Belgium → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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United Kingdom → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Australia → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Ireland → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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United States → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Canada → Côte d'IvoirePlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does Côte d'Ivoire use?
Côte d'Ivoire uses Type C and Type E outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Côte d'Ivoire?
Côte d'Ivoire 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 Côte d'Ivoire?
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.