What Plug Does Ivory Coast Use?
View CountryIvory Coast uses Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) and Type E (CEE 7/5 French) sockets, and the country supplies 230V at 50 Hz. Most travellers will only need a plug adapter to fit Type C/E sockets; check your device labels for voltage before plugging in.
Plug Types
Do I Need a Travel Adapter for Ivory Coast?
Visitors from Europe and India do not need an adapter, because their plugs (C/F/E and D/C) are compatible with Ivory Coast sockets. Travellers from the US and Canada, the UK and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and Japan will need an adapter. Buy a Type C/Type E adapter or a compact universal adapter that supports European round-pin sockets. If you have British type G plugs, get an adapter that converts G to C/E; if you have flat-pin plugs from North America or Japan, get one that accepts A/B and outputs C/E.
| Travelling from | Your plugs | Plug adapter | Voltage converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| US & Canada | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
| UK & Ireland | Type G | Needed | Not needed |
| Europe | Type C/F/E | Not needed | Not needed |
| Australia & NZ | Type I | Needed | Not needed |
| India | Type D/C | Not needed | Not needed |
| Japan | Type A/B | Needed | Check your devices |
Do I Need a Voltage Converter in Ivory Coast?
Most modern phone and laptop chargers are dual-voltage 100-240V and will work with an adapter only. Travellers from the US, Canada and Japan should check device labels because those regions often use 110-120V; if a device is not rated 100-240V you will need a voltage converter or a travel replacement rated for 230V. Visitors from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and India generally do not need a converter for built-in chargers, but single-voltage hair dryers and straighteners often require a converter or a travel appliance.
Ivory Coast Plugs and Sockets Explained
Type C (CEE 7/16 Europlug) has two round pins, is un-earthed and slim, and is the primary plug in Ivory Coast. Type E (CEE 7/5, French) has two round pins plus an earth contact on the plug that mates with a male earth pin in the socket; it is earthed and is commonly used. Both plug types are widely found and sockets supply 230V at 50 Hz. An adapter that supports both C and E covers most situations.
Tips for Charging Your Devices in Ivory Coast
- Bring a Type C/Type E adapter or a small universal adapter that includes European round-pin outputs.
- Check chargers for "100-240V" markings; if present you only need an adapter, not a converter.
- For hair dryers or straighteners, either bring a dual-voltage model or use a step-up converter if the device is single-voltage.
- Carry a small USB multi-port charger for phones and tablets to reduce the number of adapters.
- Pack a compact power strip with a single adapter to charge multiple devices at once.