Electricity and sockets
You will need an adapter for Types C and F. Plugs from the UK do not fit the sockets in Cabo Verde.
Sockets at the destination
Mains supply in Cabo Verde: 230 V, 50 Hz, sockets of Types C and F. At 230 V the supply matches what UK and European appliances expect, so no converter is needed.
The same socket system is used in Egypt, Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea, so one adapter covers all of them. Watch out when moving on: Ghana, Uganda and the Gambia use a completely different system. 7 of the 55 destinations in Africa share the plug types of Cabo Verde.
Protective earth
Not every socket in Cabo Verde is earthed: Type F yes, Type C no. Class I appliances belong in an earthed outlet.
Quick check by home country
| From the UK | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
|---|---|---|
| From the US | adapter for Types C and F | Check route → |
Nothing to worry about electrically: Cabo Verde runs the same supply as home. Check your own device →
The same sockets are used further afield: Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Lebanon, Norway and Luxembourg.
Common questions
Yes. UK plugs do not fit the sockets in Cabo Verde.
The records list Types C and F; the grid supplies 230 V at 50 Hz.
No converter needed – Cabo Verde runs at 230 V.
If a socket gets hot, crackles or smells burnt, unplug the device straight away.
Data for Cabo Verde from IEC World Plugs and IEC TR 60083. Sources and method →