This content is informed by electricity authority guidelines, IEC recommendations, and practical feedback from travellers abroad.
Sockets in Ethiopia
The plug types you’ll find in Ethiopia are Type C and F 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 F
Type F sockets have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. UK Type G plugs do not fit into Type F sockets.
Recommended Travel Adaptor for Ethiopia
Choosing the wrong travel adaptor can damage your devices — or worse, leave you without power. We don’t sell them. But we’ve tested and researched the best option for your trip, looking at voltage, safety, price, charging speed and durability. Here’s our top choice:
Left your adaptor at home? Airports and local shops tend to have them. But having your own is safer, cheaper, and far less stressful.
Ethiopia is usually visited alongside Kenya and Uganda. Plug types and voltage can vary, so it’s a good idea to double-check before you travel.
Do You Need a Voltage Converter?
In Ethiopia there’s no call for a converter, as the voltage is near enough to the UK standard.
Before using your device overseas, check the small print on the voltage label. Anything marked ‘100–240 V, 50/60 Hz’ will run without a converter, which covers most modern electronics.
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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