Electricity and sockets
Usually not: Ethiopia uses Types C, F and G, and at least one of those systems takes plugs from the UK. The socket in your room decides.
Sockets at the destination
Types C, F and G, 230 V, 50 Hz – those are the basics for electricity in Ethiopia. No surprises on voltage: Ethiopia runs at 230 V, the same range as at home in the UK.
Travelling further to Botswana and Lesotho means a different adapter. Across Africa this setup is fairly rare: 1 of 55 countries.
Protective earth
Mixed supply: Type C without earth, Types F and G with earth. Which one is in your room only shows on arrival.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | usually no adapter | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C, F and G | Check route → |
Voltage and frequency in Ethiopia match UK appliances, so only the plug shape matters. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Jordan.
Common questions
Usually not: at least one recorded system in Ethiopia accepts UK plugs.
Types C, F and G – that is what you will find in Ethiopia (230 V, 50 Hz).
No converter needed – Ethiopia runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Ethiopia from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →