Ethiopia - Power plug, socket & mains voltage in Ethiopia

What type of plugs and sockets are used in Ethiopia?

When you are going on a trip to Ethiopia, be sure to pack the appropriate travel plug adapter that fits the local sockets. But what do those electrical outlets look like? Ethiopia primarily uses the European type C and type F plug combination. However, because imported appliances from neighbouring countries like Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia often come with British-style type G plugs, some households and hotels have begun installing universal outlets that accommodate multiple plug types. Despite this, the vast majority of wall sockets in Ethiopia remain type F.

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History

A universal wall socket that accepts plug types A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I and O.

While Ethiopia’s standard is the German type C and type F combination, imported appliances from neighbouring Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia frequently come with British type G plugs. As a result, some households and hotels have added universal sockets that can handle multiple plug types. Even so, type F outlets remain the norm across Ethiopia.

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