Electricity and sockets
An adapter is required: Djibouti uses Types C and E, which does not accept plugs from the UK.
Sockets at the destination
The grid in Djibouti works at 230 V and 50 Hz; the recorded sockets are Types C and E. No surprises on voltage: Djibouti runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Handy for multi-stop trips: Morocco, Benin, Senegal and Niger use the same plug types. Travelling further to Lesotho, Zimbabwe and the Gambia means a different adapter. 21 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Djibouti.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Type E with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and E | Check route → |
Chargers, laptops and hair dryers work in Djibouti as they do in the UK. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Guadeloupe, Belgium, France, Monaco, French Guiana and Poland.
Common questions
Yes, you need an adapter for Types C and E.
Djibouti uses Types C and E at 230 V and 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Djibouti runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Djibouti from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →