From Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Burkina Faso
When travelling from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Burkina Faso: None of your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines plug types fit in Burkina Faso. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (110V / 230V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency differs (50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz). Modern phone and laptop chargers are usually fine, but some clocks, motors, and appliances may behave incorrectly.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Burkina FasoYour plugs
Type A
No fit
Type B
No fit
Type G
No fit
Accepted in Burkina Faso
Type C
Type E
0 of 3 plug type(s) match
You: A, B, G • Burkina Faso: C, E
No fit for: A, B, G
Voltage: 110V / 230V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz → 50Hz
Different frequency
Check device supports both 50/60 Hz.
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and E sockets.
Grid & history
SONABEL supplies a grid heavily dependent on oil-fired generation; solar is being added but the system is underbuilt.
Availability
Unreliable outside Ouagadougou.
Sockets & hotels
Type E (French) is standard.
Energy mix
Practical tips
- European C/E adapter works.
- Bring a power bank because outages are common.