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Kiribati to Benin

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You need a power plug adapter in Benin when you are from Kiribati.

You don't need a voltage converter to use your devices in Benin.

Here's why you need an adapter

The outlets and plugs used in Benin are C & E. Take a look at the pictures below to see what each plug and socket type looks like:

Benin electrical outlets and plug types

However, the outlet and plug type used in Kiribati is I, so that is why you need an adapter:

Kiribati electrical outlets and plug types

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Here's why you don't need a voltage converter

Benin uses a voltage of 220V and a frequency of 50Hz. This is the same as in Kiribati, so you don't need a voltage converter.

Our recommended adapters

Universal adapter

Universal power plug adapter
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Frequently asked questions

In Benin they use power plugs and electrical outlets of types C & E.

Benin electrical outlets and plug types

The standard voltage in Benin is 220V at a frequency of 50Hz.