Eritrea - Power plug, socket & mains voltage in Eritrea

Last updated: 12 July 2025

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Eritrea?

When you are going on a trip to Eritrea, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? In Eritrea, types C, L and E are the official standards.

Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, South America & Asia
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
  • almost always 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type C
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Type L

  • used almost exclusively in Eritrea & Chile
  • 3 pins
  • grounded
  • 10 A & 16 A
  • 220 – 240 V
  • 10 A socket compatible with plug types C & L (10 A version)
  • 16 A socket compatible with plug type L (16 A version)
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Type E

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What is the mains voltage in Eritrea?

Just like the rest of Africa, the voltage in Eritrea is 230 volts and the frequency is 50 Hz.

230 V ~ 50 Hz

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Type B

Type C

Type D

Type E

Type F

Type G

Type H

Type I

Type J

Type K

Type L

Type M

Type N

Type O

Type A