The information has been carefully compiled from electricity authorities, IEC standards, and practical tips offered by travellers worldwide.
Sockets in Benin
The plug types you’ll find in Benin are Type C and E plugs and sockets.
Type C
Type C sockets have two round pins and no grounding. Unlike Type G, they take a slimmer plug without an earth pin or fuse.
Type E
Type E sockets have two round pins and a hole for the socket’s earth pin. UK Type G plugs do not fit into Type E sockets.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Benin
We’ve researched widely and tried this adaptor ourselves while travelling, weighing up value, quality, safety and performance — here’s the one we recommend.
Didn’t pack an adaptor? You can still grab one when you arrive. Still, it’s better to bring your own than risk paying too much for something unreliable.
Benin is usually part of a regional trip that includes Togo and Nigeria. Plug types can vary a bit, so it’s worth checking in advance.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
Converters only matter when voltages clash. In Benin the supply is pretty much the same as the UK’s, so you’re sorted.
Check the mains rating on your device before travelling. A mark of ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ means it’ll work abroad without any converter.
Top Travel Essentials to Take With You
Travelling can be stressful enough without the little annoyances. A luggage scale saves you from those eye-watering charges at the airport, a power bank means your phone won’t die mid-journey, and packing cubes keep everything in order. We’ve taken them on trips ourselves, and they really do make a difference.
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