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Eritrea
230V • 50Hz • Africa
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Plug Types
C, L
Driving Side
Right
Capital
Asmara
Currency
ERN
Electrical System Overview
Eritrea uses Type C and Type L electrical plugs and sockets. The standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. Travelers from the US and other 110-120V countries should check if their devices support dual voltage before plugging in.
Plug Types Used in Eritrea
C
Type C (Europlug) Primary
220-240V
50Hz
2.5A
Ungrounded
Pins: 2 round pins
L
Type L Primary
220-240V
50Hz
10A/16A
Grounded
Pins: 3 round pins in a row
Travel Information
Adapter Recommendations
Type C or L adapter needed.
Travel Tips
Eritrea uses Type C, L plugs at 230V.
Safety Notes
Power can be unreliable in some areas. Consider a surge protector.
Languages
Tigrinya, Arabic, English
Calling Code
+291
Timezone
Africa/Asmara
Other Countries Using Type C
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Check our safety guide and travel tips for complete preparation.
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