Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa.  Ethiopia uses several different types of adapter plugs.  If you are traveling to Ethiopia it is important to take along the correct plug for your trip.

The Deluxe Ethiopia Adapter Plug Kit comes with both grounded and non-grounded plugs for Ethiopia. Learn more about grounded and ungrounded adapters by reading Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Blog.

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.

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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 adaptor 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 ungrounded adapters visit Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Blog.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Ethiopia 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, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba 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 by reading Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Blog.

About Ethiopia

Geography

Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, west of Somalia and its area twice the size of Texas. Its climate is tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation. The terrain is high plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley.

Currency

Currency in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian Birr (ETB). Credit cards are limitedly accepted. Foreign money and travelers cheques can be exchanged at banks in the capital.

Staying Connected

Ethiopia has an inadequate telephone system with the Ethio Telecom maintaining a monopoly over telecommunication services. Cell phone coverage is superb. When travelling to Ethiopia you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia has 167 internet hosts and over 447,300 internet users. There is internet access in some tourist hotels and internet cafes throughout Ethiopia. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.