Djibouti is a country located in Africa.  Djbouti uses a two, round pin style of adapter plug.  When traveling to Africa it is important to take along the correct adapter plug for your destination country.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. Check to make sure your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor and other appliances are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.  Non-grounded adapters may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Going In Style Djibouti Adapter Model GIS-DJ-B-GUB

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adapter plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

To learn more about Grounded and Non-Grounded (ungrounded) adapters, read Going In Style's Adapter Blog.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Djibouti operates on 220 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

Learn more about DUAL VOLTAGE and CONVERTERS by reading Going In Style's Adapter Blog.

About Djibouti

Geography

The Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia. The area is slightly smaller than Massachusetts. The climate is desert; torrid, dry. The terrain is coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains.

Currency

Currency in Djibouti is the Djibouti Franc (DJF). Credit cards are not generally accepted except at major hotels and by airlines. Foreign currency and travelers’ cheques can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and exchange bureaus.

Staying Connected

Telephone facilities in the city of Djibouti are adequate, as are the microwave radio relay connections to outlying areas of the country. Djibouti Telecom is the sole provider of telecommunications services and utilizes mostly a microwave radio relay network; fiber-optic cable is installed in the capital; rural areas connected via wireless local loop radio systems; mobile cellular coverage is primarily limited to the area in and around Djibouti city When traveling to Djibouti, some you can take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Djibouti SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Djibouti had 209 internet hosts and 25,900 internet users. Internet is available in internet cafes, some hotels and at the main post office. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.