Power plug, socket & mains voltage in Benin
Last update: 22 January 2019
What type of plugs and sockets are used in Benin?
In Benin, plug and socket types C and E are the official standards. Since type F plugs are identical to type E plugs, they can also be used with type E sockets.
Type C
- commonly used in Europe, South America & Asia (for a full list, click here)
- 2 pins
- not grounded
- 2.5 A
- almost always 220 – 240 V
- socket compatible with plug type C
Type E
- primarily used in France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia & Czechia (for a full list, click here)
- 2 pins
- grounded
- 16 A
- 220 – 240 V
- socket compatible with plug types C, E & F
What is the mains voltage in Benin?
Just like many former French colonies, the voltage in Benin is 220 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.
220 V ~ 50 Hz
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